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Bacon Cheeseburger Nachos

These irresistible Bacon Cheeseburger Nachos from this week's new episode of Married and Hungry is sure to become your new favorite comfort food!
Servings 6 to 8 servings
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

Meat Mixture:

  • 6 slices bacon diced
  • 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon granulated onion
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper or paprika
  • 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
  • 1 teaspoon ketchup

Cheese Sauce:

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1 teaspoon granulated onion
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 4 slices American cheese

Special sauce:

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon sweet or dill pickle relish
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar
  • pinch of cayenne
  • Kosher salt and coarse ground black pepper

Toppings:

  • 6 cups tortilla chips
  • 1 ½ cups shredded lettuce
  • 1 to mato diced
  • ¼ cup sliced pickles
  • 2 tablespoons diced white onion
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Set a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook, stirring often, until golden brown and crispy, about 5 to 8 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to drain the bacon and transfer to a plate lined with paper towels, set aside. Discard all but 1 tablespoon of bacon fat and return to the heat. Add the beef and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until browned and no longer pink. Season with salt, pepper, garlic, onion, and cayenne. Stir in the cooked bacon, mustard and ketchup. Reduce heat to low to keep warm.
  • To make the cheese sauce, set a medium saucepan over moderate heat along with the butter. Once melted, whisk in the flour and cook for about 30 seconds. Slowly whisk in the milk and cook until thickened. Season with salt, pepper, mustard powder, garlic, onion and cayenne. Reduce heat to low and stir in the cheeses until smooth and melted through.
  • To make the special sauce, in a medium bowl, stir together the mayo, mustard, ketchup, relish, vinegar, cayenne, and a pinch of salt and pepper until well combined. Give it a taste and adjust seasoning accordingly. This can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in the fridge until ready to use. It’s best if made earlier!
  • To assemble the nachos, pile the tortilla chips onto a large platter. Spoon the cheese sauce over the chips and top with the bacon and beef mixture. Top with lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion, and sesame seeds. Finally, drizzle with the special sauce and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Author: The Candid Appetite