Volcano Nachos Recipe
Tortilla chips, cheese, jalapeños, and your choice of chicken or beef.
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Ingredients
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Tortilla Chips
Cheese
Jalapeños
Protein (Chicken or Beef)
Toppings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- 2
If using cooked chicken, shred it into bite-sized pieces. If using ground beef, ensure it is fully cooked and crumbly.
Assembling the Nachos
- 3
Layering the Nachos
Spread half of the tortilla chips evenly on a large baking tray.
- 4
Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese over the tortilla chips.
- 5
Add half of the shredded chicken or cooked ground beef over the cheese.
- 6
Sprinkle half of the pickled jalapeños on top.
- 7
Repeat the layering process with the remaining tortilla chips, cheese, chicken or beef, and jalapeños.
Baking
- 8
Place the baking tray in the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serving
- 9
Remove the nachos from the oven and let them cool for a couple of minutes.
- 10
Top with dollops of sour cream, guacamole, chopped cilantro, and sliced green onions before serving.
