Description
Easy Nachos is a quick and delicious appetizer featuring crispy tortilla chips loaded with melted cheddar cheese, seasoned ground beef or turkey, fresh vegetables, and flavorful toppings like sour cream, salsa, and guacamole. Perfect for game day, parties, or a satisfying snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 bag of tortilla chips
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cooked and seasoned ground beef or turkey
Toppings
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup sliced jalapenos (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Condiments
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup guacamole
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare it for baking the nachos evenly.
- Arrange Chips: Spread the tortilla chips in a single, even layer on a baking sheet to ensure even coverage and heat distribution.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the tortilla chips to cover as much surface area as possible for optimal melting.
- Top With Ingredients: Add the cooked and seasoned ground beef or turkey, then evenly distribute diced tomatoes, sliced black olives, diced red onion, and sliced jalapenos if using for an added kick.
- Bake Nachos: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
- Add Fresh Herbs: Remove the nachos from the oven and sprinkle chopped fresh cilantro on top to add freshness and color.
- Serve With Condiments: Serve the nachos immediately while hot, accompanied by sour cream, salsa, and guacamole on the side for dipping.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the ground beef or turkey and add extra beans or veggies like corn and bell peppers.
- Use spicy jalapenos for a heat boost or skip them if you prefer mild flavors.
- Feel free to use a mix of cheeses like Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack for added flavor complexity.
- Make sure chips are spread in a single layer to avoid sogginess and ensure even cheese melting.
- Leftover nachos can be reheated in the oven to retain crispness better than microwave reheating.
