I’ve wondered for a long time what a Parisian or a Kentucky Nacho would be like. So I’ve decided to reach out to my friends around the US and world abroad to tell me how their city’s Nacho would be. Our first, as the title points out is the ‘Nati Nachos from Cincinnati, OH. Our first author, Erin Lindsey, describes them beautifully.

Cincinnati, Ohio is famous for it’s eclectic food (and we are likely to be in the top 10 fattest cities in USA). We have Northern Indian cuisine on campus, Chain “Malt Shop,” United Dairy Farmers, Montgomery Inn BBQ, La Rosa’s Pizza, and last but certainly not least, Skyline Chili. This is where the Nachos come in. Skyline Chili is by far the most popular of Cincinnati chili chains and for good reason. The perfect blend of spaghetti noodles topped with cinnamon-spiced chili and cheddar cheese is divine. So when it comes to nachos, it’s no surprise Cincinnatians look to our hometown chili chain for inspiration.

Try this recipe for ‘Nati Nacho Dip amazingness:
One 12 oz. pack softened cream cheese
13 oz. chili (Skyline Chili is available frozen at many grocery stores or find the recipe online
Substitute rice and beans with a chili sauce for vegetarians!),
1/4 cup diced onions
12 oz. shredded cheddar cheese

Spread cream cheese evenly on the bottom of a 9×13 microwaveable casserole dish. Heat chili and pour over cream cheese. sprinkle diced onions on top of chili. Cover with cheddar cheese and heat at 350 for 10-15 minutes. Circle dip with chips and enjoy.

-Erin

Do you agree with Erin’s nachos? What are your city’s nachos?

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