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

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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.

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Questions

What is Loaded Nachos?

Crispy tortilla chips topped with melted cheese, beans, jalapeños, and all your favorite nacho toppings. This reference files it under Mexican appetizer: made in the oven, rated easy and about 25 minutes start to finish.

What temperature do I cook Loaded Nachos at?

For Loaded Nachos, the oven is set to 375 F (about 190 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 10 minutes, in step 3.

What should Loaded Nachos look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 3: cook until cheese is completely melted and bubbly.

Can I make Loaded Nachos dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Loaded Nachos 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 Loaded Nachos 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 many calories are in Loaded Nachos?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) is about 450 calories, with 18 g protein, 42 g carbohydrate and 20 g fat, plus 5 g fiber and 1080 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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