Ah, nachos — the ultimate snackable, shareable, cheesy goodness 🌮🧀 Here’s a classic, foolproof version, plus some fun ways to upgrade it.
Classic Nachos
Ingredients
- Tortilla chips (enough to cover a baking sheet)
- 1–2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a mix)
- 1 cup cooked protein (optional: ground beef, shredded chicken, beans)
- ½ cup black beans or pinto beans, drained
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1–2 jalapeños, sliced (optional)
- 1 tomato, diced
- ¼ cup sliced olives (optional)
- Sour cream, guacamole, and salsa for topping
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven
375°F / 190°C. - Layer the chips
Spread a single layer of tortilla chips on a baking sheet or ovenproof dish. - Add toppings
Sprinkle cheese evenly, then add protein, beans, onion, and jalapeños. - Bake
8–10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbling. - Add fresh toppings
Remove from oven, top with tomato, olives, cilantro, sour cream, guacamole, and salsa. - Serve immediately
Nachos are best hot and melty!
Pro Tips
- Layer chips & toppings for even cheese coverage.
- Avoid soggy nachos: keep fresh toppings (like guac and sour cream) off until after baking.
- Spicy upgrade: sprinkle chili powder, smoked paprika, or hot sauce before baking.
Variations
- BBQ Chicken Nachos: BBQ sauce + cooked chicken + red onion + cheddar
- Breakfast Nachos: scrambled eggs, sausage, cheese, and avocado
- Vegetarian Nachos: roasted veggies + beans + cheese + fresh salsa
- Loaded Nachos: add corn, pickled jalapeños, and shredded lettuce after baking
If you want, I can make a supercharged 10-minute nachos recipe that’s cheesy, spicy, and perfectly crispy — it’s a game-changer for snack time.
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