Save Crispy tortilla chips loaded with melted cheese, flavorful toppings, and served straight from the oven & perfect for a quick snack or casual dinner.
This recipe is a favorite in my household for its ease and delicious gooey cheese pull.
Ingredients
- 200 g (7 oz) tortilla chips: Base
- 200 g (2 cups) shredded cheddar cheese: Cheese
- 100 g (1 cup) shredded Monterey Jack cheese: Cheese
- 1 large tomato, diced: Vegetables & Toppings
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped: Vegetables & Toppings
- 100 g (½ cup) canned black beans, rinsed and drained: Vegetables & Toppings
- 1 small jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional): Vegetables & Toppings
- 50 g (¼ cup) corn kernels (fresh, canned, or thawed frozen): Vegetables & Toppings
- 2 tbsp sliced black olives (optional): Vegetables & Toppings
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped: Vegetables & Toppings
- 120 ml (½ cup) sour cream: To Serve
- 120 ml (½ cup) guacamole: To Serve
- 120 ml (½ cup) salsa: To Serve
- Lime wedges: To Serve
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Step 2:
- Spread the tortilla chips evenly over the prepared baking sheet.
- Step 3:
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses evenly over the chips.
- Step 4:
- Top with black beans, corn, diced tomato, red onion, jalapeño slices, and black olives.
- Step 5:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Step 6:
- Remove from the oven. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro.
- Step 7:
- Serve immediately with sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and lime wedges on the side.
Save Gathering around these nachos always brings my family joy and laughter on busy evenings.
Required Tools
Large baking sheet, parchment paper, sharp knife, cutting board, spoon
Allergen Information
Contains milk (cheese, sour cream). Some tortilla chips may contain gluten check labels if gluten-sensitive. Contains legumes (black beans).
Nutritional Information
Calories 420, Total Fat 22 g, Carbohydrates 44 g, Protein 14 g per serving
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Enjoy this tasty, easy dish any time you crave a comforting Tex-Mex snack.
Recipe FAQs
- → Can I make this dish vegan?
Yes, replace the cheeses with plant-based alternatives and use dairy-free sour cream and guacamole for a vegan-friendly version.
- → How can I add protein to this dish?
Incorporate cooked ground beef or shredded rotisserie chicken before baking to increase the protein content.
- → What is the best way to get crispy chips?
Arrange chips evenly on a baking sheet and bake at 200°C (400°F) until cheese melts and chips turn lightly golden for optimal crispness.
- → Can I prepare this ahead of time?
Assembling beforehand is possible, but bake just before serving to maintain chip crispness and melted cheese texture.
- → What sides complement this dish?
Pair with light Mexican beer or a classic Margarita to enhance the rich and spicy flavors.