Ultimate Macho Nachos Recipe
Crowd-pleasing loaded nachos topped with chili, two cheeses, jalapeños, and fresh garnishes.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 6-8 large handfuls corn tortilla chips
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 1/2 cups pepper jack cheese shredded
- 15 oz chili canned or homemade, warmed or at room temperature
- 1/2 cup black olives sliced
- 1/2 cup pickled jalapeños sliced
- 1/2 cup tomatoes diced
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 2 green onions diced
- salsa for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Arrange half of the tortilla chips in a single layer on a baking sheet or oven-safe skillet.
- Spoon half of the chili evenly over the chips, then sprinkle with half of the shredded cheddar and half of the shredded pepper jack.
- Repeat with the remaining chips, chili, cheddar, and pepper jack to create a second layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, until the cheeses are melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and immediately top with sliced black olives, sliced pickled jalapeños, diced tomatoes, sour cream, and diced green onions.
- Serve hot with salsa on the side.
Equipment
- baking sheet or oven-safe skillet
- Oven
- spatula or spoon
- measuring cups
Notes
- Assemble on a rimmed baking sheet to catch any drips.
- Use warmed chili so the chips don't cool the dish.
- Adjust jalapeño amount to taste.
- Shred cheeses freshly for best melt.