Nachos

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Serves : 1 plate

Ingredients :

• ½ recipe tortilla chips or 18 purchased tortilla chips
• 2 cups (6 oz) grated semisoft cheese, such as Monterey Jack
• 6 pickled jalapeño chilies, canned or homemade, cut into thin rounds, stems discarded

Preparation and Cooking Instructions :

1. Mound the chips on a microwave-safe plate. Sprinkle the cheese over the chips and arrange the jalapeño slices on top. Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH for 1½ minutes, or until the cheese is melted. Serve immediately.
2. Cooks note : For homemade pickled jalapeños, see the recipe for Pickled Carrots and Jalapeños