Jul 14 2026

Grande Nachos Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Mixed cheese, refried beans, lettuce, tomato, jalapeno, guacamole, Azteca sauce. • Pulled chicken, Grilled chicken, Grilled steak or Carnitas +$3.99

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Gather all the ingredients needed for the Grande Nachos. If using pulled chicken, grilled chicken, grilled steak, or carnitas, ensure these are cooked and shredded or diced as needed.

  2. 2

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the nachos.

Assembly

  1. 3

    Layer the Tortilla Chips

    On a large baking sheet, spread the tortilla chips evenly to form a base layer.

  2. 4

    Add Refried Beans

    Dollop the refried beans evenly over the chips. Use a spoon to spread them gently if needed.

  3. 5

    Sprinkle Mixed Cheese

    Sprinkle the mixed cheese generously over the chips and refried beans.

  4. 6

    Add Optional Proteins

    If using, distribute the pulled chicken, grilled chicken, grilled steak, or carnitas evenly across the cheese.

Baking

  1. 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.

Topping

  1. 8

    Add Fresh Toppings

    Remove the nachos from the oven. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced jalapeños, and dollops of guacamole.

  2. 9

    Drizzle with Azteca Sauce

    Finish by drizzling the Azteca sauce over the top of the nachos.

Serving

  1. 10

    Serve Immediately

    Serve the Grande Nachos hot and enjoy with extra Azteca sauce on the side if desired.

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