Ah, nachos—the ultimate shareable snack! 🌮🧀 Let’s make crispy, loaded nachos that are perfect for game day or anytime.
Ingredients (serves 2–4)
Base:
- 1 large bag tortilla chips (or make your own)
Cheese:
- 1–1½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)
Toppings (pick your favorites):
- ½ cup cooked ground beef, chicken, or pulled pork (optional)
- ½ cup black beans or pinto beans
- ½ cup corn kernels
- 1 small tomato, diced
- 2–3 green onions, sliced
- 1 jalapeño, sliced (optional)
- 2–3 tbsp black olives, sliced (optional)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
Extras (for serving):
- Sour cream
- Salsa or pico de gallo
- Guacamole
Instructions
1. Preheat oven
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Layer the nachos
- Spread a layer of tortilla chips on a baking sheet or oven-safe dish.
- Sprinkle half of the cheese evenly over the chips.
- Add your chosen toppings: beans, meat, corn, tomatoes, jalapeños, olives.
- Add the remaining cheese on top.
3. Bake
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
4. Serve
- Remove from oven and top with green onions, cilantro, and dollops of sour cream, salsa, and guacamole.
- Serve immediately—you want the chips crisp and the cheese melty!
💡 Tips for perfect nachos:
- Don’t overload with toppings—too much makes chips soggy.
- For extra crispiness, bake the chips without cheese for 3–4 minutes first, then add toppings and cheese.
- Layer toppings and cheese evenly to make sure every chip gets some love.
If you want, I can give you a fully loaded “ultimate game day” nachos recipe with multiple cheeses, seasoned meat, and a drizzle of creamy sauce that takes it to the next level.
Do you want me to do that?
