Nachos Recipe
Corn tortilla chips w/ extra melted cheese, refried beans, pico de gallo, sweet corn, sour cream, and pickled jalapenos
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Ingredients
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Nacho base
Cheese & dairy
Pico de gallo & toppings
Seasoning & optional additions
Method
Nacho base
- 1
Preheat and prepare
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
- 2
Warm refried beans
Place refried beans in a small saucepan over low heat with 1 tsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Stir frequently until warmed through, about 4–6 minutes. If too thick, add 1–2 tbsp water to loosen to a spreadable consistency.
- 3
Arrange chips
Spread the corn tortilla chips in an even single layer on the prepared baking sheet, allowing slight overlap but avoiding a thick mound so cheese can melt evenly.
- 4
Dot with beans and corn
Spoon warm refried beans in dollops over the chips, concentrating towards center but leaving some plain chips for texture. Scatter the sweet corn kernels evenly over the chips.
Cheese & dairy
- 5
Add cheeses
Evenly distribute shredded cheddar and shredded monterey jack over the chips, beans, and corn so most chips get a generous amount of cheese.
- 6
Bake to melt
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake 8–10 minutes, or until cheese is fully melted and bubbling. For a slightly browned top, switch to broil for 30–60 seconds while watching closely to prevent burning.
- 7
Finish with sour cream
Remove nachos from oven. Dollop or drizzle sour cream over the hot nachos. If you prefer a thinner drizzle, mix sour cream with 1–2 tsp lime juice before drizzling.
Pico de gallo & toppings
- 8
Make pico de gallo
In a bowl combine diced roma tomato, diced onion, chopped cilantro, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, and 1 tsp salt. Stir gently to combine and taste; adjust salt or lime as desired.
- 9
Top nachos
Spoon the pico de gallo over the baked nachos, distributing it evenly but not covering all cheese to allow visual contrast. Scatter pickled jalapeno slices on top according to your spice preference.
Seasoning & optional additions
- 10
Optional final touches
If using hot sauce, drizzle sparingly over the finished nachos. For extra flavor, sprinkle any remaining ground cumin or a pinch of black pepper over the top. Serve immediately so chips remain crisp.