Chorizo Pinto Bean Nachos

INGREDIENTS

For chorizo and pinto bean topping

1 tbsp

olive oil

1/2

large onion, minced

garlic cloves, minced

1/2

jalapeño, seeded and chopped

2/3 lb

ground Mexican-style chorizo

1/2 tsp

chili powder

1/2 tsp

cumin

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 15 ounce can

pinto beans, drained and rinsed

For habanero queso sauce

1 tbsp

butter

1 tbsp

flour

1 cup

milk

1 1/2 cups

habanero cheddar cheese (If you can't find Cabot's habanero cheddar, use a good pepper Jack instead), grated

For serving

bag of salted tortilla chips

green onions, dark greens removed, minced

Salsa, optional for serving

Sour cream, optional for serving

Guacamole, optional for serving