nacho
[ NAH-choh ]
A crisp
TORTILLA chip topped with melted cheese (usually
CHEDDAR) and chopped
CHILES, usually served as an appetizer or snack. Nachos sometimes appear on menus as "Mexican pizza," in which case they generally have additional toppings such as cooked, ground
CHORIZO, onions and sometimes olives.
© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S
COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.
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