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Suzi Maitland of Parlor Sports is not messing around. We'll put this into perspective for you: the base of these nachos are potato chips. Crispy, crunchy, homemade potato chips. But don't worry, they only serve as a vessel for all of the other toppings to make it to their final destination. Pulled pork, dill pickles, spicy peppers, tomatoes, and homemade salsa con queso join the party before it all gets melted together in the oven. Suzi summits nacho mountain to add the finishing touches — bbq sauce and a hearty scoup of sour cream.

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Serves 4-6

Ingredients

For Salsa con Queso

2-3 tbsp canola oil
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 poblano pepper, diced
2 tbsp butter, cubed
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
2 cups heavy cream
8 oz shredded cheese (cheddar & Monterey Jack suggested)
1 tbsp salt

For Nachos

6 cups potato chips
shredded cheese
shredded meat of choice
sliced jalapeño peppers
chopped dill pickles
crumbled bacon
sour cream
barbecue sauce
chopped tomatoes
sliced scallions

How-to

Make Salsa Con Queso

Heat oil in a pan over medium-high
add peppers and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes
Add butter and melt
Add flour and stir well. Simmer and cook off the flour for about 1-2 minutes
Whisk in milk and cream
Add cheese and salt and simmer until melted and thick

Assemble Pig Pile

Heat oven to 400°
Place potato chips on a sheet pan in two piles
Cover with grated cheese, then top with pickles, jalapenos, and shredded meat of choice
Place in oven and heat until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes
Slide one pile onto a plate and top with the other pile
Cover the chips with salsa con queso
Top with tomatoes, scallions, and BBQ sauce
Finish with a big scoop of sour cream