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Best Nacho Cheese Cups (Ricos Review – Worth It?)

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ricos nacho cheese cups

What are Rico’s Nacho Cheese Cups

They’re just small, individual cups of nacho cheese, usually sold in packs of four. Just peel it open, microwave for a few seconds and enjoy..

Ricos calls it “theater-style” nacho cheese, which honestly feels pretty accurate. It’s that classic, slightly spicy, super smooth cheese you’d expect at a stadium.

Here’s what we’re talking about, available on Amazon:
Ricos nacho cheese cups

How Do They Taste?

Pretty much exactly how you’d expect…Delicious.

  • Smooth and creamy
  • Very slight kick, but nothing crazy.
  • Very much that “processed nacho cheese” flavor

This isn’t fancy cheese—and it’s not trying to be. It’s the same kind of flavor you’d get dumped over chips at a concession stand.

The Good and the Bad

Good

  • Super convenient
  • No prep at all
  • Consistent flavor every time
  • Tastes very “movie theater”

Bad

  • Small portions
  • Definitely processed
  • Not going to impress anyone looking for “real” cheese

Are Ricos the Best Nacho Cheese Cups?

If your goal is to recreate that movie theater or ballpark nacho experience at home, these are honestly one of the best options out there.

They’re not gourmet, but that’s kind of the point.

Final take

If you want something quick, easy, and very close to that classic concession stand flavor, they’re hard to beat.

So, I recommend you pick up a pack, try it out and let us know what you think…
Rico’s Individual Cheese Cups (4-pack)

 

 

BBQ Nachos Grill Plate

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I received this BBQ grill plate as a gift late last year, and I finally got around to using it.  This grill plate works best on the BBQ and it can be used for anything you want to keep hot (ie fajitas, nachos, etc).

Nacho BBQ Grill PlateLong story short, the nachos turned out great.  Unfortunately I didn’t snap any photos, we ate the nachos too fast.  Added bonus…this is a multi purpose BBQ tool, you can cook a of different foods on the bbq using this.

Just load up your chips, then apply your favorite cheese and put on the grill high heat.  It’s best to keep the lid closed but take a peek at it to ensure the chips don’t brown up too much.  Once the cheese is nice and melted, pull the nachos using some grill gloves and load up the rest of any toppings like sour cream and guacamole.

Enjoy!  This grill plate is available now on Amazon.

Note:  Originally I got a Williams Sonoma version that’s not available anymore, but this is the next best thing, and even better because it’s more versitile and not single use.

Frenchos? I’ll take the Zero

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If there’s any nacho out there that could be classified as doltish, this is it. Just as it was declared earlier that fondue is not nacho cheese, this little recipe is in no way, shape, or form nachos. Lest anyone think that by melting a dab o’ fromage on a tortilla chip automatically constitutes a nacho, they are sadly mistaken. Nachos should never have to be “plated” or “presented.” Nachos are to be prepared by grabbing a handful of chips, thowing them into a bowl, and smothering it with molten hot nacho cheese. 

This recipe is a disgrace and an insult to all nacho lovers. Now excuse me while I slice a cube of Reblochon and pair it elegantly with a bold glass of 2003 Cotes du Rhone Villages Cairanne.

Taco Bell Extreme Cheese and Beef Quesadilla

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taco-bell-logoWell guess what?  Taco Bell has launched a new item on their menu that involves “extreme cheese.”

Having not tried this new quesadilla yet, I’m hesitant to officially endorse it, but I’m intrigued.

If anyone out there has tried the Extreme Cheese and Beef Quesadilla from Taco Bell, let me know how you liked it.

I’ll be going to Taco Bell soon to try this out for myself.  Once I’ve tasted it, I’ll be sure to post a review on the site asap.

Taco Bell’s New Zesty Nachos

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Taco Bell has recently released a new item on their menu: Zesty Nachos. These nachos consist of chips, “zesty sauce with a kick and nacho cheese sauce”, seasoned beef, cool sour cream, and tomatoes. According to our standards, this is pushing the limit of too much.

Last night my brother took them for a whirl. So how did they measure up?

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David’s Nacho Cheese Sunflower Seeds

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Sunflower_seedsWe’ve all spent time cracking open traditional salt-coated sunflower seeds, but have you tried nacho cheese sunflower seeds?

DAVID, the most well-known maker of sunflower seeds has a wide assortment of other flavors, including nacho cheese.  While I am not a fan of the Ranch and Bar-B-Q flavors, I applaud DAVID for taking the leap and serving a nacho cheese flavor as well.

The verdict?  I tried DAVID nacho cheese sunflower seeds and I like them.  One caveat…I have eaten a whole bag of them and I could see how the flavor could be over-powering if not complemented by a nice cold beverage.