Loaded Cheese Nachos (Printable Version)

Cheesy tortilla chips topped with beans, jalapeños, and fresh garnishes for sharing.

# What You Need:

→ Base

01 - 7 ounces tortilla chips (plain or lightly salted)

→ Cheese

02 - 7 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
03 - 3.5 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

→ Beans

04 - 5 ounces canned black beans, rinsed and drained

→ Toppings

05 - 2 fresh jalapeños, thinly sliced
06 - 3.5 ounces cherry tomatoes, diced
07 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped
09 - 1 ripe avocado, diced (optional)
10 - 4 tablespoons sour cream (optional)
11 - 4 tablespoons salsa (optional)

→ Optional Meat

12 - 7 ounces ground beef
13 - 1 teaspoon olive oil
14 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
15 - 1/2 teaspoon cumin
16 - Salt and pepper to taste

# How To Make It:

01 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook, breaking up meat, until browned and cooked through (about 5-6 minutes). Set aside.
02 - Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
03 - Arrange tortilla chips in an even layer on a large ovenproof platter or baking sheet.
04 - Sprinkle evenly with black beans, followed by the shredded cheeses. Add cooked ground beef, if using.
05 - Scatter sliced jalapeños and half of the chopped onions over the top.
06 - Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes, or until cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
07 - Remove from oven and top with cherry tomatoes, avocado, remaining onion, and chopped coriander.
08 - Serve immediately with sour cream and salsa on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The perfect balance of crispy, cheesy, and fresh in every single bite
  • Come together in under 30 minutes but taste like they're from a restaurant
  • Endlessly customizable based on what's in your fridge or who you're feeding
02 -
  • Don't assemble your nachos too far ahead of time or the chips will get soggy before they hit the oven
  • Work in batches if you're feeding a crowd rather than piling everything onto one tray
  • The difference between good nachos and great nachos is getting the toppings distributed evenly so every bite is balanced
03 -
  • Grate your own cheese instead of buying pre-shredded for better melting
  • Pat your beans dry with paper towels before sprinkling them over the chips
  • Use a rimmed baking sheet to prevent any toppings from sliding off into your oven
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