Created out of desperation during a late-night craving for chicken and waffles, the OG Aperitivo nachos are a guilty pleasure that you should feel no shame in eating.
This snack hits all the flavor and texture points you want when needing a comfort meal – cheesy, spicy, sweet and crunchy – And it can be made in almost an instant, with minimal ingredients. It is scoop-able, indulgent, and fit to serve company or eat from your lap while watching crappy TV. No judgment here.
While Fritos are the chips of choice for the OG Aperitivo Nachos, if you have a bag of regular potato chips or tortilla chips, use them instead. This is about getting this from your oven to your mouth as quickly as possible. Be adaptable! That being said, everyone’s oven is different. If broiling works well to melt your cheese, awesome. If not, heat at 400°F and let melt there. Also, a microwave works too. But only if you are very desperate.
**While this is the OG of nacho combinations, there is no end to the amazing Nacho combinations that can be created from the Aperitivo case. Check out some of our other favorites here.
OG Aperitivo Nachos
Serves 1 hungry person or 2 polite people willing to share
- One 10.25 ounce bag regular Fritos – or as many small bags as to fill up a baking sheet
- .3 – .5 pound wedge of French Raclette
- ¼ cup Mama Lil’s pickled peppers
- Honey – try some of the great varieties on the Aperitivo shelf
Using a large-hole cheese grater, shred the French Raclette.
Spread Fritos out on a rimmed baking sheet.
Sprinkle shredded French Raclette evenly over Fritos.
Set baking sheet in the oven and set to Broil. Keep an eye on the tray and remove once the cheese is melty and bubbling, about 5 minutes.
Remove from oven and sprinkle Mama’s Lil’s over the melted cheese. Drizzle the entire pan with honey. Serve/eat immediately.