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The Independent Student Newspaper of St. John's University

The Torch

The Independent Student Newspaper of St. John's University

The Torch

Torch Delights

It’s football season again, and what better way to cheer on your favorite team, and enjoy the big game than to enjoy some hot and cheesy nachos.

This is an easy recipe that can be made in less than 10 minutes and is a surprisingly good source of calcium.

With the addition of ground beef or refried beans, you can make this dish into a quick lunch or dinner.

Go ahead-add some veggies, chili, or any kind of meat (shredded chicken, bacon, ground turkey, diced sausage, etc.) to really send this recipe over the top.

Adding meat, beans, and veggies to your nachos is a great way to get a day’s worth of protein and other essential vitamins and minerals.

Nachos are a Tex-Mex style item which originated in Mexico, first thought up by a man named Ignacio Anaya around 1943.
The nacho however did not gain popularity outside of Texas until the 1970s.

With this nachos recipe, you’ll never have a shortage of friends to watch the game with.

This snack can also be used at a number of events, including birthday parties, tailgating events, and even a midnight snack! It will be the hit dish of the night.

So kick back, grab some hot and delicious nachos and a cold soda, and enjoy the game like never before.

What You’ll Need:

-A microwave
-Plates (paper or glass)
-A medium size glass bowl (microwave safe)
-A mixing spoon
-A cutting board and a knife (preferably a paring knife)
-1 pound Velveeta pasteurized process cheese (cut into 1 inch cubes)
-1 jar of chunky salsa
-1-2 bags corn chips (blue, yellow, or white corn)

Optional Toppings:
– 1-2 green, red, or yellow bell peppers (washed and diced)
-1 onion (finely diced)
-Tabasco sauce
-1?4 cup cilantro (washed and finely chopped)

What To Do:

-First mix 1 pound of cubed Velveeta and 1 jar of salsa in the mixing bowl
-Then microwave Velveeta and salsa in microwave safe bowl on HIGH for 3 minutes and remove the bowl
-Next stir all the ingredients well
-Put the bowl back into the microwave for an additional 2 minutes if needed, to insure that Velveeta is melted thoroughly
-Remove bowl of melted cheese from microwave and let it sit for 1 minute
-Then layer tortilla chips in a plate
-Scoop hot cheese over the chips
-Next, sprinkle toppings on the nachos such as sour cream, guacamole, jalapenos, etc.
-Heat for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes
– Let it cool for 30 seconds
-Enjoy!

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