Halftime Nachos Food

ITALIAN NACHOS

Steps:

• For the nachos: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Place the baguette slices on a baking sheet fitted with a rack. Brush the slices with the olive oil. Toast until crisp on the outside but still slightly tender on the inside, 6 to 8 minutes.
• On an ovensafe platter or a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil or parchment paper, alternate layers of baguette slices, shredded Italian cheese blend, chopped cured meats, beans and pearl mozzarella, ending with a layer of shredded cheese. Bake until the shredded cheese is melted,10 to 12 minutes.
• For the salsa: While the nachos are baking, in a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes, basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar and salt and pepper to taste. Toss to coat.
• For the crema: In a small bowl, whisk together the fig jam (or honey) and balsamic vinegar. Add the sour cream and salt and pepper to taste and whisk until completely blended. Transfer to a ziptop bag and store in the fridge until ready to use.
• For the toppings: Top the nachos with the giardiniera, pepperoncini, black olives and salsa. Slice the corner of the ziptop bag with the crema and drizzle it over the nachos. Finish with more chopped basil. Serve immediately.

IDAHO NACHOS

Steps:

• Begin with warming your fryer to 350 degrees F. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Fry the waffle fries until golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes. Then lightly dust with salt and place on a cookie sheet or metal pizza pan. Top with the cheese and bacon. Place in the oven until the cheese is completely melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the oven and finish by sprinkling on the tomatoes, green onions and sour cream. Enjoy!

NACHO DOG

Steps:

• Combine the avocados, jalapeno, onion, lime juice, oil and cilantro in a bowl and gently mix until combined. Season with salt and pepper.
• Heat the grill to high. Brush tomatoes with 2 tablespoons of the canola oil and season with salt and pepper. Place on the grill and grill until charred on all sides. Remove from the grill, slice the tomatoes in half, remove the seeds and coarsely chop.
• Whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil, vinegar, chipotle puree and onion in a small bowl, add the tomatoes and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
• Preheat the grill to high. Grill hot dogs until golden brown on all sides, about 7 minutes. Remove to a plate. Place buns on the grill cut side down and grill until lightly golden brown, about 20 seconds. Place hot dogs in the buns, top with cheese, jalapeno, guacamole, salsa and tortilla chips.

NACHO SALAD

Steps:

• In a blender, blend together the salsa and red wine vinegar. With the blender funning, slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
• Divide the crushed tortilla chips among six 8-ounce Mason jars and then add some lettuce, jalapeno Jack, green onions, tomatoes, olives and jalapenos.
• To serve, add some dressing the Mason jars and shake them up!