Fauxritos

Directions

1. 1
   For the cheese powder: Preheat the oven to 175 degrees F. Mix the cheeses and spread in as close to a single layer as possible on a cookie sheet.
2. 2
   Bake for 8 hours.
3. 3
   The cheese will appear dry and a little greasy.
4. 4
   Remove the cookie sheet and blot dry with paper towels.
5. 5
   Remove the cheese and place on another clean cookie sheet.
6. 6
   Blot again if necessary.
7. 7
   Bake until very dry, 2 more hours.
8. 8
   Remove the cookie sheet and blot a final time.
9. 9
   Allow to cool in a dry place.
10. 10
    Put the cheese crisps in a blender or spice grinder and pulverize.
11. 11
    BEHOLD!!!
12. 12
    FINGER LICKIN' GOOD CHEESE POWDER!
13. 13
    Reserve.
14. 14
    For the chips: Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil to 375 degrees F in a deep skillet.
15. 15
    Fry the tortillas, in batches, until golden and crisp, about 3 minutes per batch.
16. 16
    Place on a wire rack to drain.
17. 17
    While still hot, season with the cheese powder.