Nacho Bake

I have the best memories of me and my sister BJ and our cousin Erica all heading over to the Alta Mesa Country Club after swimming at the pool. We would get some money from our mommies are head over to the grill for their incredible nacho platter. I just remember being so excited to eat those nachos and feeling so grown up to be eating at a restaurant without adults. Anyways, here is the "family" version (so you  can bake it in a baking dish). It's awesome. -Christine

1/2 bag of crushed tortilla chips (I use the baked)
1 pound of cooked, taco seasoned ground beef
1 can of refried beans
1/3 cup milk
1 tbl butter
1/2 tsp ground cumin
cheese sauce (see recipe below)
chopped tomatoes (for garnish)
chopped cilantro (garnish)
chopped green onions (garnish)
sour cream (garnish)
guacamole (garnish)

cheese sauce
2 tbl. butter
2 tbl flour
1 cup milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
dash of salt

In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add flour and stir until the butter and flour are well combined. Pour in milk, stirring constantly as it thickens. Add more milk depending on desired consistency. Add the cheese until melted. Stir through until smooth.

Directions:  preheat oven to 350. In a saucepan, melt 1 Tbl. of butter and add milk, refried beans, and cumin. Stir until heated through.  Layer a 9x13 baking dish with crushed chips, beef, refried beans, and cheese sauce. Bake for 25 minutes. Add garnishes before serving.