Loaded Nachos

Name: Loaded Nachos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 12 oz tortilla chips; 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 cup black beans, canned, drained and rinsed; 1/2 cup jalapeños, sliced; 1 cup tomatoes, diced; 4 green onions, sliced; 1/2 cup black olives, sliced; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup guacamole; 1/2 cup salsa

Crispy tortilla chips topped with melted cheese, beans, jalapeños, and all your favorite nacho toppings.

25 minEasyServes 6450 cal/serving

MexicanAppetizerOvenVegetarianHigh FiberHalal-friendlyPork-FreeAlcohol-Free

Ingredients

12 oz tortilla chips
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup black beans, canned, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup jalapeños, sliced
1 cup tomatoes, diced
4 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup black olives, sliced
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup guacamole
1/2 cup salsa

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 375°F. Arrange 12 oz tortilla chips in a single layer on a large, oven-safe platter or baking sheet.
2

Sprinkle 1 cup canned, drained and rinsed black beans evenly over the chips, followed by 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup sliced jalapeños.
3

Bake for 5-10 minutes, until cheese is completely melted and bubbly.
4

Remove from oven and top with 1 cup diced tomatoes, 4 sliced green onions, and 1/2 cup sliced black olives.
5

Serve immediately with 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup guacamole, and 1/2 cup salsa on the side.

Questions

Can I make Loaded Nachos dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded, 1/2 cup sour cream. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor); the sour cream for thick coconut yogurt with a squeeze of lemon. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Loaded Nachos gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 12 oz tortilla chips. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Loaded Nachos keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

Can I halve or double Loaded Nachos?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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