You, Me and Dupree – Nacho Cheese

For newlyweds Carl and Molly, things can’t get much better as they embark on their new life together. They’ve got the house, good jobs, and the only thing missing from this perfect picture is a couple of kids. Little do they know, the stork might be making an unexpected delivery when Carl’s best friend, Dupree, needs a place to stay.

After being kicked out of his house and simultaneously jobless, Carl can’t help but offer his couch to his best pal. After all, it’s only for a few days, just until he gets back on his feet, right? Dupree promises to begin looking for a job the very next day, and Carl convinces a skeptic wife the situation is extremely temporary.

Almost immediately Dupree is crossing boundaries and invading the couple’s intimacy. As Carl tries to talk his way out of Dupree’s shenanigans, Dupree continues creating them. If he’s not hosting hazardous dates with the local librarian or playing street hockey with the neighborhood kids, he’s turning down a job because they don’t get Columbus Day off.

But, as time continues the tables begin to turn. Molly is no longer complaining about Dupree, but starting to enjoy his company. Now Carl is fed up because not only is Dupree winning the affection of his wife, but also is sweeping someone else off their feet; Molly’s father, whom Carl has been trying to gain approval from for years.

Despite his flaws, if there’s one thing Dupree does right, it’s cook up some awesome nacho cheese sauce. Try it for yourself and enjoy.

Nacho Cheese Recipe

by Chef John Christenson

Ingredients:

• ¼ Pound Unsalted Butter
• 1 Cup AP Flour
• 2 Cups Mild Cheddar Cheese Grated
• 1 Cup Enchilado Cheese Grated
• 1 Cup Parmesan Cheese Grated
• 1 Quart Whole Milk
• 1 small can of Chipotle Puree 4 oz.

Accoutrements:

• 1 Pound Ground Beef 80% beef 20% fat
• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1 Bag Corn Tortilla Chips
• 1 Small Yellow Onion, Finely Chopped
• 2 Cloves Garlic, Finely Chopped
• 1 Tablespoon of Chili Powder
• 1 Tablespoon of Paprika
• 1 Tablespoon of Cumin
• ½ Tablespoon of Cayenne Pepper
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• 1 small bunch Green Onion sliced on the bias
• 1 Tomato diced small
• ¼ Cup Sour Cream
• 1 Jalapeno if desired, sliced or chopped fine

Instructions:

1. For the nacho sauce, you will be making sauces that are classic to the French Cuisine. The first step is melting the butter in a Sauce Pot, add the flour and cook on a low heat, being sure to whisk occasionally. Add the milk and whisk until you have a smooth and rich consistency. This is called a Bechamel Sauce. Slowly add the cheeses my softness first: the Enchilado, the Cheddar, the Parmesan ( this is called a Mornay Sauce). Add next the Chipotle puree and then season with salt and pepper. There should be a nice bite of heat at the end, something that will make you go mmmmm!
2. In a large bowl mix the ground beef and all dry spices together. In a hot pan, sauté the onion and garlic till translucent, add the ground beef and cook until done. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Place the Tortilla chips in a large enough dish, coat with a ladle of cheese, ground beef then more cheese. Top with the sliced green onions, tomatoes and sour cream.
4. Forget about buying movie nachos after this. Wow your friends by having a movie night with these and you will surely get ooh’s and ahhh’s.

Cooking time: 45 minutes. – Servings: 6-10. – Back to Top

Tags: carlness, Dupree, hawaii, kate hudson, lance armstrong, lance-ness, matt dillon, michael douglas, molly and carl, mormon librarian, Nacho Cheese, neil, paco, romantic candles, Seth Rogen, thompson, wedding day, You Me and Dupree