Loaded Nachos Recipe
Make Loaded Nachos Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Tortilla Chips
Cheese Sauce
Toppings
Method
Prepare Tortilla Chips
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Arrange Chips
Spread the tortilla chips evenly on a large baking sheet.
Make Cheese Sauce
- 3
- 4
Add Flour
Once the butter is melted, whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute until lightly golden.
- 5
Add Milk
Slowly pour in the milk while whisking continuously to prevent lumps.
- 6
Add Cheese
Stir in the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses until melted and smooth.
- 7
Season Sauce
Add salt and black pepper to taste, then remove from heat.
Cook Ground Beef
- 8
Brown Beef
In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked.
- 9
Add Taco Seasoning
Stir in the taco seasoning and a splash of water. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until well combined.
Assemble Nachos
- 10
Layer Chips
Layer half of the tortilla chips on a large oven-safe platter.
- 11
Add Beef
Spoon half of the cooked ground beef over the chips.
- 12
Pour Cheese Sauce
Drizzle half of the cheese sauce over the beef and chips.
- 13
Repeat Layers
Add another layer of tortilla chips, followed by the remaining beef and cheese sauce.
- 14
Add Toppings
Top with sour cream, guacamole, sliced jalapeños, chopped tomatoes, and green onions.
Bake Nachos
- 15
Bake
Place the assembled nachos in the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly.