Exploring Tostitos Recipes: What Can I Add?

[Intrepid_Chef]

So I was all psyched to make these ... did EVERYTHING according to the recipe except that I cut it in half at the last minute, and didn't have a lime.

Aside from the Tostitos being way too salty (note to self: Never buy THAT brand again!) they just didn't seem to have enough stuff on them.

Anybody tried to add other things? Maybe some tomatoes, green onion, olives???

I would like to add some things the next time, but don't want to ruin the recipe.

 

[pamperedlinda]

I add extra chicken and cheese. You really do need the lime (I don't use the other half for garnish - it's pretty, but who wants to eat that?) I use Santita's brand tortilla chips, they are the best.

I also put the sour cream into either the EAD or a Decorator Bottle and let everyone put their own on. I love this recipe.

Oh yeah, when I cook the chicken (either in the DCB or the Grill Pan) I put a little bit of Jerk Seasoning on the chicken breasts first.

 

[wadesgirl]

I usually use more chicken (for any recipe!) than required. I like chicken and don't think normal recipes call for enough. I didn't like how much cheese was on there. I did turn these into tacos the other night, used white corn shells, tomatoes, lettuce and all the rest of the toppings, very good!

I usually try recipes the way they are and then fix them to my own liking, try away!

 

[28sal]

jerk chicken nacho ideashi imade jerk chicken nachoes at my last show. but before i did i asked the hostess how she makes her nachoes and what different things did she like on them. and suprisingly she liked black olives,jalapenos and pineapplepieces.(which i thought was strange) but i added those extras to the jerk chicken nachoes and everybody loved it . including me the pineapple adds just some sweetness. they really were good and it was a good selling show.i think if you really take interest in pleasing and helping your host have her best party and what she wants it always turns out great for eerybody.

 

[pamperedape]

This is a family favorite (even with a picky DH!). You really MUST have the lime. It totally brightens it up and adds a teriffic kick. Also, use extra sour cream with the jerk seasoning in it. YUM!

 

[janetupnorth]

I use the Tostitos Gold chips - the best in my opinion!

At home I usually add onions to the mix too...

Basically, they are nachos, you can do whatever you would want with them like regular nachos.

I often replace beef cooked with Jerk Seasoning for the chichen. I've made them with leftover turkey too - great use for the leftovers!!!!

 

[janetupnorth]

This is a family favorite (even with a picky DH!). You really MUST have the lime. It totally brightens it up and adds a teriffic kick. Also, use extra sour cream with the jerk seasoning in it. YUM!

I second both of these too. We always make extra seasoned sour cream.

 

[pamperedalf]

I second the lime.I also add black beans to mine!

 

[mpkegley]

When I made these, I added black beans. I agree that they don't seem to have enough on them either. I didn't really like them that well because I am not a fan of the jerk seasoning. If I make them again, I will use Southwestern.