Creamy Artichoke Nachos

Recipe courtesy of our friend Oscar from Oscarin’s Kitchen. It’s a delicious twist to the traditional nacho recipe using Cara Mia artichokes and piquillo peppers. Because recipes are like rules and are meant to be broken, try this mouthwatering recipe at your gathering and wow your guests!

Serves 4 people

½ stick                Butter

½ cup                 Onion (diced)

5 cloves             Garlic (minced)

½ Tbsp               Flour

1 ¼ cup              Heavy Cream

4oz                      Cream Cheese

1 ½ cup              Mozzarella Cheese

½ cup                 Parmesan Cheese

Salt to Taste

1 jar                    Cara Mia – Artichokes

7oz                      Spinach (cooked/frozen)

1 large bag       Tortilla Chips

Garnish

Cara Mia – Piquillo Peppers

Step 1: In a medium pot on medium-low heat bring together butter, onion, and garlic. Cook until onions are translucent.

Step 2: Add flour, constantly stirring and cooking for 1 minute.

Step 3: Add heavy cream and cream cheese. Bring to a simmer making sure the cream cheese is completely melted.

Step 4: Add mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Bring to a simmer making sure all the cheeses are completely melted. Add salt to taste. If the consistency of the melted cheese is too thick add a lit bit of heavy cream to bring the cheese to a nacho cheese consistency.

Step 5: Add 1 jar of Cara Mia Artichokes. Drain and chop the artichokes before adding them to the cheese. Stir in spinach (if using fresh spinach, cook ahead of time before adding to the cheese)

Step 6: On a large plate layer out tortilla chips and top off with the artichoke cheese. Garnish with Cara Mia Piquillo Peppers and enjoy!