Nachos Recipe
Tortilla chips topped with cheese, jalapeños, and your choice of chicken or beef.
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Ingredients
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Tortilla Chips
Cheese
Jalapeños
Protein Choice
Optional Toppings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
If using chicken, shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces. If using beef, make sure the ground beef is cooked and crumbled. Slice the pickled jalapeños if they are not pre-sliced.
- 2
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) to melt the cheese and warm the nachos.
Assembly
- 3
Layer the Nachos
On a large baking sheet or oven-safe dish, spread out the tortilla chips evenly.
- 4
Add Cheese
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese generously over the tortilla chips.
- 5
Add Protein
Evenly distribute the shredded chicken or cooked ground beef over the cheese layer.
- 6
Add Jalapeños
Sprinkle the sliced jalapeños on top of the protein layer.
Baking
- 7
Bake the Nachos
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serving
- 8
Serve the Nachos
Once out of the oven, remove the nachos and allow them to cool for a couple of minutes. Top with sour cream, guacamole, and chopped cilantro as desired. Serve warm.
