Description
These Favorite Nachos are a crowd-pleasing appetizer featuring layers of crunchy tortilla chips, gooey melted cheese, savory toppings, and creamy garnishes. Perfect for parties or a fun snack!
Ingredients
Tortilla Chips:
8 cups
Shredded Cheddar Cheese:
2 cups
Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese:
1 cup
Cooked Ground Beef or Shredded Chicken (optional):
1 cup
Black Beans (canned, drained, and rinsed):
1 can (15 ounces)
Pickled Jalapeño Slices:
1/2 cup
Diced Red Onion:
1/2 cup
Tomato, diced:
1 medium
Sliced Black Olives:
1/4 cup
Sour Cream:
1/2 cup
Guacamole:
1/2 cup
Fresh Cilantro, chopped:
1/4 cup
Salsa:
for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Layer the chips and cheese: Spread half of the tortilla chips on a large baking sheet. Sprinkle half of the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese over the chips.
- Add toppings: Layer the remaining chips and top with cooked meat (if using), black beans, jalapeños, and red onion.
- Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Top and serve: Remove from the oven and add tomato, olives, and cilantro. Serve with sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.
Notes
- Customize with your favorite toppings like corn, bell peppers, or hot sauce.
- For extra crunch, layer the toppings evenly to ensure every chip gets a delicious bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
