Cheesy Party Nachos with Guacamole

📝 Ingredients

• 3 ripe avocados
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 small red onion (minced)
• 1 garlic clove (grated)
• 10 grape tomatoes (cut in half)
• 1/4 cup cilantro leaves (optional)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 small onion (finely diced)
• 2 garlic cloves (grated)
• 1 jalapeño (seeded and minced)
• 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce (finely chopped (optional))
• Several dashes of hot sauce
• 1 roasted red pepper (chopped)
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 1/2 cups whole milk
• 2 cups grated cheddar (Jack, or your favorite melting cheese)
• 1/2 cup chopped olives
• 1/2 cup sliced scallions
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 large bags of tortilla chips
• Garnish: sliced scallions (chopped fresh cilantro, sliced jalapeños, salsa, and guacamole)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Guacamole:
2. 2Slice avocados lengthwise, twist and split apart to reveal pit. Lay avocado down and sharply strike pit with your knife. Pull pit out with your knife and discard (the pit does not keep avocados from turning dark).
3. 3Scoop avocado flesh with a spoon and put in a medium mixing bowl. Add lime juice, evoo, onion, and garlic. Mash with a potato masher or fork until creamy and smooth, with just a few lumps.
4. 4Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Add in tomatoes and cilantro.
5. 5Place plastic wrap or parchment paper on the surface of the guacamole, cover paper, and store for up to 1 day in the refrigerator.
6. 6Cheesy Nachos:
7. 7Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until translucent and very soft.
8. 8Add jalapeño, chipotle (if using), and roasted pepper and cook for 3 minutes more.
9. 9Sprinkle flour on vegetables and stir to combine. Cook flour for 1 to 2 minutes.
10. 10Whisk in milk and hot sauce; bring to a simmer. Turn off the heat and add cheese, olives, and scallions. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
11. 11Spread tortilla chips on a platter. Generously pour cheese sauce on chips, garnish with sliced scallions, chopped fresh cilantro, jalapeños, and salsa. Serve with guacamole.