Prep Time:
30 min
Cook Time:
90 min
Total Time:
120 min
Servings:
6
Indulge in the irresistible crunch of Deep-Fried Squeaky Cheese Curd Nachos, featuring crispy golden-brown cheese curds atop crunchy tortilla chips, smothered in melted cheese and zesty toppings for a delightful twist on classic nachos.
Ingredients
- CHEESE CURDS
- QUESO
- NACHOS
How to make it
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For Cheese Curds:
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1
Place flour, beaten eggs, and bread crumbs in 3 separate bowls.
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2
Coat cheese curds first with flour, then with egg, and finally with bread crumbs.
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3
Freeze coated cheese curds for 1 hour.
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4
Pour about 2 inches of vegetable oil into large skillet.
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5
Heat oil over medium heat to 350°F.
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6
Fry a few curds at a time, for about 1 minute, until golden brown on all sides.
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7
Drain on paper towels.
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For Queso:
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1
Heat vegetable oil in medium-sized pot over medium heat.
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2
Add onion.
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3
Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft and translucent.
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4
Add bratwurst.
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5
Cook, stirring frequently, until bratwurst is heated through.
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6
Add FRITOS® Mild Cheddar Cheese Dip and evaporated milk.
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7
Cook, stirring frequently, until queso is heated through.
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For Nachos:
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1
Spread TOSTITOS® chips evenly on sheet pan.
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2
Drizzle queso over chips.
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3
Sprinkle fried cheese curds over queso.
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4
Drizzle with ranch dressing and/or hot sauce (optional).
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5
Serve immediately.
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