Nachos

Nachos are a quick appetizer that everyone enjoys. Recipe source: Bon Appetit (September 1981)

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

•  oil
• 12  corn tortillas
• 1⁄2 lb cheddar cheese, grated
• 1⁄2 lb monterey jack cheese, grated
• 2  cups tomato puree
• 1  green onion, finely chopped
• 2  tablespoons onions, finely chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon oregano

Directions

1. Prepare Nacho sauce by pureeing sauce ingredients (tomato puree- oregano) in a food processor or blender.
2. set aside.
3. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
4. Heat oil in a large skillet to 350 degrees F (or when water splattered in oil sizzles).
5. While oil is heating up, cut tortillas into eighths (8 pieces for each tortilla or 96 in all).
6. Add tortilla pieces in batches to hot oil and fry until crisp and light brown.
7. Drain on paper towels and continue frying until all are done.
8. Arrange fryed tortilla pieces on an oven-proof platter and sprinkle with cheese.
9. Spread with prepared Nacho sauce over top.
10. Bake until cheese melts (5-10 min.).