Description
Baked nachos are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, featuring crisp tortilla chips blanketed in melting cheese and your favorite toppings—all baked to golden perfection in the oven. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or an easy main dish for gatherings or cozy nights in, these nachos deliver gooey, crunchy, and bold flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
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Tortilla Chips
- 1 (12-ounce) bag sturdy tortilla chips
Cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Protein (Optional)
- 1 cup cooked ground beef, chicken, or black beans
Toppings
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup sour cream (for serving)
- 1/2 cup guacamole (for serving)
- 1/2 cup salsa (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Layer the Chips and Cheese: Arrange the tortilla chips evenly across the baking sheet, making sure to overlap them slightly. Sprinkle half of both cheeses over the chips so every chip has good cheesy coverage.
- Add Protein and Toppings: Distribute your protein of choice—like seasoned ground beef, chicken, or black beans—over the chips. Add the diced tomatoes, jalapeños, olives, and red onion evenly on top. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over everything.
- Bake the Nachos: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbling and the edges of the chips are golden.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the nachos from the oven. Garnish with chopped cilantro, and serve immediately with bowls of sour cream, guacamole, and salsa on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Use sturdy, thick tortilla chips to prevent sogginess.
- Feel free to swap out or add toppings such as corn, green onions, or pickled jalapeños.
- To make vegetarian nachos, simply omit the meat and rely on beans or extra veggies.
- Serve immediately for the crispiest nachos.
- Layer ingredients in batches for extra cheesy goodness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 34mg
