Loaded Nachos That Will Make You the Game Day MVP
This loaded nachos recipe is a crowd-pleaser, offering layers of gooey cheese and seasoned toppings for an unforgettable game day experience.
Equipment
- - Oven
- - Skillet
- - Baking sheet
- - Knife
- - Cutting board
Ingredients
For the Chips
- 1 bag Tortilla Chips Choose thick-cut for extra crunch
For the Cheese
- 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 2 cups Monterey Jack Cheese
For the Protein
- 1 lb Ground Beef or Chicken Can be swapped for plant-based protein
- 1 can Black Beans Rinsed before adding
For the Freshness
- 2 cups Diced Tomatoes Canned works fine
- 1 small Red Onion Or substitute with green onions
For the Heat
- 2 pieces Jalapeño Peppers Pickled or fresh based on preference
- 1 small jar Pickled Jalapeños Optional
For the Flavor
- 1 packet Taco Seasoning Homemade is great
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Chili Powder
- 2 tbsp Lime Juice Fresh-squeezed preferred
For Toppings
- 1 cup Sour Cream
- 1 cup Guacamole
- 1/2 cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped
- 1/2 cup Green Onions Chopped
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil For brushing chips
Instructions
Step by Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Cook the ground beef or chicken in a skillet over medium heat, mixing in the taco seasoning until fully browned.
- Prepare your toppings by dicing the tomatoes, red onion, and jalapeños, then shredding the cheeses.
- Spread half of the tortilla chips on a lined baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil.
- Layer half of the shredded cheese over the chips, followed by half of the black beans and the cooked meat.
- Repeat the process with the remaining chips, cheese, beans, and meat.
- Bake the nachos for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and top with fresh diced tomatoes, red onion, jalapeños, sour cream, guacamole, and cilantro. Serve immediately.
Notes
Feel free to customize toppings to suit your taste preferences. Optional: garnish with lime wedges.