Nachos: The Ultimate Recipe
A step-by-step guide to making mouthwatering nachos that are sure to be a crowd-pleaser. From layering chips and cheese to adding protein and toppings, followed by baking and garnishing, these customizable nachos will satisfy your cravings for a delicious and cheesy treat.
Servings: 8 people
Ingredients
- 1 Bag Nacho Chips
- 1 Packet Taco Spice Blend (use your favorite)
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 1 cup Hoosier Hill Farm Spicy Southwest Cheese Powder
- 2 cups Hot Water
- 1 can Beans (refried or black)
- 1/2 cup Pickled Jalapeños
- 1/2 cup Shredded Cheese (use your favorite cheese, but something along the lines of cheddar, mexican blend, monetary jack, etc)
Optional Toppings:
- Sour Cream
- Guacamole
- Cilantro
- Pico De Gallo
- Salsa
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F.
- Now, start off by cooking the beef and spice mixture on the stove in a heavy bottomed pan, I used a cast iron skillet. Cook until fully cooked through, then remove from heat and allow to cool for about 10 minutes.
- Next, combine the hot water with the cheese powder. Whisk until thickened and it has the consistency of a dip.
- Line a sheet tray with aluminum foil. This will make for easy clean up.
- Begin layering your nachos. Start by adding a sturdy base layer of tortilla chips.
- Atop the tortilla chips, add half of your cooked meat.
- Then, add half of the cheese sauce putting globs of the spicy southwest cheese sauce all over the top, and making sure to cover as much as you can.
- Next, add the beans, spreading around evenly.
- Finish it off with the pickled jalapeños.
- Repeat the layering structure, tortilla chips, meat, cheese, beans, jalapeños one more time.
- Once your two layers are constructed, sprinkle the shredded cheese over top and pop into the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the nachos are warm.
- Top your portion of nachos with desired toppings and enjoy!