Nachos Recipe
Tortilla chips topped with cheese, jalapeños, and your choice of protein.
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Ingredients
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Tortilla Chips
Cheese
Jalapeños
Protein
Toppings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Protein
If using ground beef or chicken, cook in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked, breaking it apart with a spatula. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
- 2
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) to prepare for baking the nachos.
Assemble Nachos
- 3
Layer the Chips
Spread tortilla chips evenly on a large baking sheet or oven-safe dish.
- 4
Add Protein
Evenly distribute the cooked ground beef or chicken over the tortilla chips.
- 5
Add Cheese
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese generously over the chips and protein.
- 6
Add Jalapeños
Scatter the sliced jalapeños on top of the cheese layer.
Baking
- 7
Bake the Nachos
Place the assembled nachos in the preheated oven and bake for about 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serving
- 8
Add Toppings
Remove nachos from the oven and top with sour cream, guacamole, chopped green onions, and sliced black olives.
- 9
Serve Immediately
Serve the nachos hot, sharing with friends or enjoying them as a delicious individual snack.
