Nacho Bites Food

NACHO CHEESE BITES

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Beat the egg and water in a small bowl with a fork or whisk. Stir the cheese and salsa in a small bowl.
• Unfold the pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Roll the pastry sheet into a 15 x 12-inch rectangle. Cut into 20 (3-inch) squares. Place about 1 tablespoon cheese mixture in the center of each pastry square. Top each with 1 olive piece, if desired. Brush the edges of the pastry squares with the egg mixture. Fold the pastry over the filling to form triangles. Crimp the edges with a fork to seal. Place the filled pastries onto baking sheets. Brush the pastries with the egg mixture and sprinkle with the chili powder.
• Bake for 15 minutes or until the pastries are golden brown. Remove the pastries from the baking sheets and let cool on wire racks for 10 minutes.

NACHO BITES

Steps:

• Build individual chips into nachos by adding Refried Beans and pico de gallo. Finish each with a drizzle of Chipotle Cashew Cream and a pickled jalapeno.
• In a medium pot over medium heat, bring the black beans, cumin, chili powder and some salt to a simmer; simmer until heated through, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a food processor and blend until smooth.
• Combine the cashews, cilantro, chipotle, lime juice, 1/4 cup water and some salt in a blender and blend until smooth. Add more water if mixture is too thick.

NACHO TRIANGLES WITH SALSA-RANCH DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink and onion is tender, 5-7 minutes, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain. Stir in cheeses, corn, tomatoes, taco seasoning, jalapeno and the chipotle pepper; set aside., Preheat oven to 375°. Place 1 sheet phyllo dough on a work surface; brush lightly with butter. Cover with another sheet of phyllo; brush with butter. (Keep remaining phyllo covered with a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.) , Cut the 2 layered sheets into three 14x3-in. strips. Place 1 tablespoon filling about 1 inch from corner of each strip. Fold 1 corner of dough over filling, forming a triangle. Fold triangle over, forming another triangle. Continue folding, like a flag, until you reach the end of the strip. Brush end of dough with butter and press onto triangle to seal. Turn triangle and brush top with butter. Repeat with remaining phyllo and filling., Place triangles on greased baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Combine ranch dressing and salsa; serve with triangles. Freeze option: Freeze cooled triangles in freezer containers. To use, reheat triangles on a greased baking sheet in a preheated 375° oven until crisp and heated through.

NACHO BITES

Steps:

• Brown hamburger and taco seasoning well.
• Flatten each roll into a 4-inch square.
• Place about 1 tablespoon seasoned ground beef in one corner of each flattened roll.
• Top with 1-2 jalapeno slices, 2 cubes cheese and 1 teaspoon diced onion. Moisten edges of dough square with water.
• Fold opposite corner over filling to make a triangle.
• Press edges together to seal.
• Place on a sprayed baking sheet.
• Bake at 350°F 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
• Serve with sour cream, fresh salsa and guacomole.