New York Deli Nachos
- 6 cups bagel chips
- 2 tablespoons canola or olive oil
- 3/4 pound thick-cut deli pastrami, about 3 slices, diced
- 3/4 pound sliced corned beef (1/4-inch thick), diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1/2 pound sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 rounded tablespoons flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 2 cups 4 State Cheddar Shreds
- 2 rounded tablespoons spicy deli mustard
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup dill relish
- Salt and pepper
- Shredded lettuce
- Finely chopped red onion
- 1 cup giardiniera, drained
- Chopped deli pickles
Preheat oven to 250ºF.
Place bagel chips on a large, rimmed baking sheet and warm them in the oven.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with the oil. Add beef and onions, and cook until crispy at edges and hot through. Add sauerkraut and sauté until warmed through, about 1-2 minutes.
Heat a saucepot over medium to medium-high heat. Melt butter and whisk in flour. Whisk in milk, season with salt and pepper, and thicken. Melt in cheese and stir in mustard.
In a bowl, stir together sour cream, ketchup and relish; season with salt and pepper.
Arrange warm chips on a serving platter. Top with meat and cheese sauce; drizzle with Russian dressing and top with lettuce, onions giardinera and chopped deli pickles.