Nacho Cheese Sauce, Fresh Salsa & Guacamole Trio

Nacho Cheese Sauce, Fresh Salsa & Guacamole Trio is a perfect combination for snacking or entertaining. Add some seasoned ground beef and make it a light dinner or lunch. Our functional medicine Los Angeles team prepares this healthy recipe that surely will benefit your health.

Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or even a light meal with seasoned ground beef, these dips are nutrient-rich and align with the principles of functional medicine Studio City.

*Note: The total quantity of tomatoes and limes are included in the Salsa ingredients to make both the Salsa and Guacamole for ease of creating your shopping list. Be sure to adjust if you are only making one or the other. If desired use a whole red onion adding one-half of it to the salsa mixture.

1. Prep time: 10 minutes
2. Cook time: 10 minutes
3. Serves: 4

Ingredients:

Nacho Cheese Sauce:

1. 2 T. butter
2. 2 T. flour
3. 1 c. whole milk
4. 7 oz. sharp cheddar
5. 1/4 t. paprika

Salsa:

1. 5 medium tomatoes (Reserve one for Guacamole)
2. 2 garlic cloves
3. 2 medium limes (Reserve one for Guacamole)
4. 1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped

Guacamole:

1. 2 ripe avocadoes
2. 1 medium tomato (See note above)
3. 1/2 red onion, finely diced
4. 1 medium Lime
5. salt and pepper to taste

For Serving: Tortilla chips

Directions:

1. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add flour and whisk until the mixture becomes bubbly.
3. Continue cooking for another minute to cook out the raw flour taste.
4. Gradually whisk the milk into the butter and allow the mixture to come to a simmer.
5. Once the mixture thickens, turn the heat down to low, and gradually stir in the cheddar cheese, mixing in between each addition to keep the nacho cheese sauce smooth.
6. Once all the cheese is melted, stir in the paprika and season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a serving dish.
7. Quarter 4 of the tomatoes and finely dice the last one.
8. To make the salsa, add the quartered tomatoes, garlic, juice from 1 lime, and  salt and pepper to taste into the bowl of a food processor and pulse until a chunky mixture forms. Stir in half of the cilantro and transfer to a serving dish.
9. To make the guacamole, mash the avocados with the juice from 1 lime and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the finely diced tomatoes, red onion, and the remaining cilantro. Transfer to a serving dish.
10. Serve the nacho, guacamole, and salsa trio with tortilla chips for dipping.
11. Enjoy!

Elevate your snacking experience with this Nacho Cheese Sauce, Fresh Salsa, and Guacamole Trio—a healthier choice recommended by functional medicine Burbank experts.

For more nutritious recipes, feel free to reach out to our functional medicine doctors at Functional Medicine Los Angeles.