# Components:
→ Tortilla Chips
01 - 10 oz tortilla chips
→ Cheese Sauce
02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
03 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
04 - 1 cup whole milk
05 - 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
06 - ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
07 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
08 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - Salt and pepper to taste
→ Toppings
10 - 1 medium tomato, diced
11 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
12 - 1-2 jalapeños, thinly sliced
13 - ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
14 - ½ cup sour cream
15 - 1 avocado, sliced or diced
16 - Lime wedges for serving
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F.
02 - Arrange tortilla chips in a single layer on a large baking sheet or ovenproof platter.
03 - In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
04 - Gradually whisk in milk and cook until mixture thickens, approximately 2-3 minutes.
05 - Reduce heat to low and add both cheeses, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir until cheese is fully melted and sauce reaches smooth consistency. Remove from heat.
06 - Warm chips in oven for 5 minutes, then remove.
07 - Pour hot cheese sauce evenly over chips.
08 - Top immediately with diced tomato, red onion, jalapeños, and cilantro.
09 - Dollop with sour cream and add avocado. Serve with lime wedges.
