Description
Easy Nachos are a quick and delicious snack or appetizer featuring crispy tortilla chips topped with melted cheddar cheese, seasoned ground beef or turkey, fresh veggies, and optional jalapenos. Baked to perfection and served with sour cream, salsa, and guacamole, this vibrant dish is perfect for casual gatherings or game day.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 bag of tortilla chips
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cooked and seasoned ground beef or turkey
Toppings
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup sliced jalapenos (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Condiments
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup guacamole
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to get it ready for baking the nachos.
- Arrange Chips: Spread the tortilla chips evenly in a single layer on a baking sheet to ensure every chip gets topped properly.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the tortilla chips for a cheesy base layer.
- Top with Meat and Veggies: Distribute the cooked and seasoned ground beef or turkey over the cheese, then add diced tomatoes, sliced black olives, diced red onion, and jalapenos if using, to add flavor and texture.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly, creating a deliciously gooey topping.
- Add Fresh Herbs: Remove the nachos from the oven and sprinkle with freshly chopped cilantro to enhance the aroma and freshness.
- Serve: Serve the nachos immediately with sour cream, salsa, and guacamole on the side for dipping to complete this flavorful dish.
Notes
- For extra spice, add jalapenos or a dash of hot sauce.
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- To keep chips crispy, avoid overlapping them too much on the baking sheet.
- Feel free to customize toppings by adding black beans, corn, or diced bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
