Description
Savory Mexican-inspired Loaded Nachos bring fiesta flavors to your plate with crispy tortilla chips smothered in melted cheese, spicy ground beef, and zesty toppings. Gathering friends around this crowd-pleasing dish promises a delicious shared experience you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 0.5 lb chorizo sausage
Main Ingredients:
- 2 bags tortilla chips
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
Toppings and Garnishes:
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 0.5 cup diced red onions
- 0.5 cup sliced jalapeños
- 0.5 cup black olives
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup guacamole
- 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Seasonings:
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
Optional Sauces:
- 0.5 cup salsa
- 0.5 cup hot sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and chorizo sausage over medium-high heat, breaking the meat into small crumbles.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning, salt, and black pepper into the meat mixture, stirring thoroughly to ensure even seasoning distribution.
- Drain excess fat from the meat and set aside to cool slightly.
- Arrange a generous layer of tortilla chips across the prepared baking sheet, creating an even base for the nachos.
- Evenly distribute the seasoned meat mixture over the tortilla chips, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Sprinkle both cheddar and monterey jack cheeses uniformly across the meat and chips.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted and slightly bubbling.
- Remove from oven and immediately top with diced tomatoes, red onions, sliced jalapeños, and black olives.
- Dollop sour cream and guacamole strategically across the loaded nachos.
- Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro for added brightness and flavor.
- Optional: Serve with salsa and hot sauce on the side for extra heat and customization.
- Serve immediately while hot and cheese is still melted for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Meat Selection Flexibility: Swap ground beef and chorizo with ground turkey, plant-based crumbles, or shredded chicken for diverse dietary preferences.
- Cheese Alternatives: Use dairy-free cheese options like vegan cheddar or nutritional yeast for lactose-intolerant or vegan guests.
- Spice Level Control: Adjust jalapeño quantity or remove seeds to customize heat intensity, making the dish suitable for different spice tolerances.
- Make-Ahead Trick: Prepare seasoned meat and chop toppings in advance, allowing quick assembly and baking when ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 735
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1300 mg
- Fat: 50 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg