Jul 14 2026

Nachos Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Tortilla Chips

Method

Preparing Tortilla Chips

  1. 1

    Cutting the Tortillas

    Cut each corn tortilla into 6 equal wedges to create chips.

  2. 2

    Frying the Chips

    In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add a few tortilla wedges at a time, frying until they turn golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

  3. 3

    Seasoning the Chips

    While the chips are still warm, sprinkle them with salt to taste for flavor.

Assembling the Nachos

  1. 4

    Layering the Ingredients

    On a large baking sheet or oven-safe platter, layer half of the fried tortilla chips evenly across the surface.

  2. 5

    Adding Toppings

    Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese over the chips, followed by half of the jalapeños, black olives, and diced tomatoes.

  3. 6

    Repeating Layers

    Add another layer of the remaining tortilla chips, followed by the rest of the cheese, jalapeños, black olives, and diced tomatoes.

  4. 7

    Baking the Nachos

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the assembled nachos in the oven and bake for about 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.

Serving the Nachos

  1. 8

    Garnishing and Serving

    Remove the nachos from the oven and let them cool for a minute. Top with dollops of sour cream, guacamole, and sprinkle chopped green onions over the top. Serve immediately.

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