Easy Nachos
Crispy tortilla chips topped with melted cheese and your choice of flexible toppings for a fast, crowd-pleasing snack.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 standard bag tortilla chips
- 1 pound cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Colby Jack), shredded
- seasoned ground beef (optional topping)
- shredded beef, pork, or chicken (optional topping)
- black beans or pinto beans (optional topping)
- tomatoes, jalapeños, or chilies (optional topping)
- corn, black olives, or avocados (optional topping)
- additional toppings as desired Use as little or as much as you like
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or aluminum foil.
- Spread the tortilla chips in an even layer across the prepared baking sheet.
- Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese evenly over the chips.
- Add your chosen toppings (seasoned ground beef, shredded meat, beans, tomatoes, jalapeños/chilies, corn, olives, avocado, etc.) in an even layer over the cheese.
- Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese on top of the toppings.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and serve warm with sides such as guacamole, sour cream, or salsa if desired.
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Silicone baking mat or aluminum foil
- Grater (if shredding cheese)
- Oven
Notes
- These nachos are flexible and forgiving.
- Feel free to substitute or omit meats for a vegetarian version.
- Try different cheeses to vary the flavor.
- Adjust toppings to suit your family's preferences.
- A silicone mat makes cleanup easier.