Beer and Brats Nachos

Total Time: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.，Makes: 12 servings

Head to the Midwest for the big game with a platter of these crunchy snacks enlivened with a beer-laced cheese sauce. —Kelly Boe, Whiteland, Indiana

Ingredients

• 1 package (14 ounces) fully cooked smoked bratwurst links, sliced
• 2-1/4 cups frozen pepper and onion stir-fry blend
• 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 2-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 3/4 cup beer or beef broth
• 12 cups tortilla chips

Directions

1. In a large skillet, saute bratwurst for 1 minute. Add stir-fry blend; cook 3-5 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Set aside and keep warm.
2. In a large bowl, combine cheese and flour. In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in beer; heat over medium heat until bubbles form around sides of pan.
3. Reduce heat to medium-low; add a handful of cheese mixture. Stir constantly, using a figure-8 motion, until almost completely melted. Continue adding cheese, 1 handful at a time, allowing cheese to almost completely melt between additions.
4. Arrange tortilla chips on a large serving platter. Spoon cheese mixture over chips. Top with bratwurst mixture. Serve immediately.

NutritionFacts

1 serving: 348 calories, 24g fat (10g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 544mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 13g protein.