Description
Homemade nachos are the ultimate comfort food—crispy tortilla chips piled high with melted cheese, beans, and your favorite toppings. They’re quick, easy, and endlessly customizable, making them perfect for game nights, parties, or even a fun family dinner. What I love most is how versatile they are—add seasoned beef or shredded chicken for a hearty meal, or keep them vegetarian with beans and fresh veggies. The mix of crunchy chips, creamy cheese, and refreshing toppings like salsa and guacamole creates a balance that everyone enjoys. Once you try this recipe, you’ll see why nachos are a timeless classic that never disappoints.
Ingredients
Scale
- Tortilla chips (thick, sturdy variety)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 lb ground beef or shredded chicken (optional)
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 1–2 fresh jalapeños, sliced
- 1 large tomato, diced
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Sour cream, guacamole, and salsa (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook protein if using (season with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper).
- Spread chips evenly on a lined baking tray.
- Add half of the cheese, then layer beans, protein, and some veggies.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and top with fresh vegetables, cilantro, and optional toppings like sour cream, guacamole, or salsa.
Notes
- Toast chips before layering to keep them extra crispy.
- Shred your own cheese for the best melt.
- Add toppings just before serving to avoid sogginess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer / Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg