Cheddar-Shrimp Nachos

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of KRAFT Natural Shredded Cheese and Safeway. All opinions are 100% mine.

I have a new favorite recipe that I plan to make all summer long: Cheddar-Shrimp Nachos!  This recipe is so simple and quick and it’s absolutely delicious!

The star of these nachos is KRAFT Natural Shredded Cheese and now KRAFT cheese is much easier to use because it’s available in a new Stand Up Pouch.  I found the cheese at Tom Thumb {my Safeway store where I take advantage of the Safeway Just For You deals}.

The new pouches contain the same amount of cheese {2 cups} as the old pillow packs but they use less packaging and can stand up on the counter making it easy to reach in and grab what you need.  I love that the cheese package is no longer laying on the counter, spilling out and wasting!  And all the same varieties are still available in this new packaging.

To make these slightly spicy, completely flavorful nachos, you’ll need:

2 tablespoons KRAFT Zesty Italian dressing {divided}, 3/4 pound frozen cooked cleaned medium shrimp {thawed}, 1 chopped red pepper, 1 tablespoon blackened seasoning, 6 cups tortilla chips, 1 package {8 ounces} KRAFT Shredded Triple Cheddar Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA, 1 chopped green onion, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, 1 thinly sliced jalapeno pepper.

Heat a large skillet until it is very hot.  Add 1 tablespoon dressing, shrimp, red peppers, and seasoning; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until the shrimp is heated through and evenly coated with the dressing mixture.  Stir in the remaining dressing.

Cover a large microwaveable plate with layers of half each of the chips, shrimp mixture, and cheese.  Repeat the layers.

Microwave on High 1 to 2 minutes until the cheese is melted, rotating the plate after each minute.  Top with onions, cilantro, and jalapeno and enjoy!  The flavor is fabulous and perfect for a summer appetizer or a light meal.

Have you tried the new KRAFT Stand Up Pouches?  What do you love about them?