Jul 14 2026

Nachos Recipe

Inspired by La Despensa Latina
Time25m
Serves4

Crispy tortilla chips served with melted cheese, jalapeños, and salsa.

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Ingredients

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Tortilla Chips

Cheese Topping

Toppings

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure the cheese melts perfectly.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Cheese

    Grate the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese and mix them together in a bowl.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Jalapeños

    If using fresh jalapeños, slice them into thin rings. If using pickled jalapeños, ensure they are drained.

Assembly

  1. 4

    Layer the Tortilla Chips

    Spread half of the tortilla chips evenly on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

  2. 5

    Add Cheese

    Sprinkle half of the mixed cheese over the tortilla chips, making sure to cover them evenly.

  3. 6

    Add Jalapeños

    Evenly distribute the sliced jalapeños over the cheese layer.

  4. 7

    Repeat the Layering

    Add the remaining tortilla chips on top, followed by the rest of the cheese and jalapeños.

Baking

  1. 8

    Bake the Nachos

    Place the baking tray in the preheated oven and bake for about 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.

  2. 9

    Remove from Oven

    Once the cheese has melted, remove the nachos from the oven and let them cool for a minute.

Serving

  1. 10

    Serve with Dips

    Serve the nachos hot, accompanied by salsa, guacamole, and sour cream on the side.

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