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Chili Cheese Nachos Recipe

Chili Cheese Nachos Recipe

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  • Author: Mariam
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Tex-Mex
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Chili Cheese Nachos are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, perfect for parties or game day gatherings. Loaded with savory chili, gooey cheeses, and zesty toppings, every bite is a flavor explosion.


Ingredients

Tortilla Chips:

1 bag (about 10 oz)

Chili:

2 cups prepared (canned or homemade)

Cheddar Cheese:

2 cups shredded

Monterey Jack Cheese:

1 cup shredded

Jalapeños:

1/2 cup sliced (fresh or pickled)

Red Onion:

1/2 cup diced

Sour Cream:

1/2 cup

Cilantro:

1/4 cup chopped fresh

Avocado or Guacamole:

1 diced avocado or 1/2 cup guacamole

Black Olives:

1/4 cup sliced (optional)

Lime Wedges:

for serving


Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Layer the chips: Spread the tortilla chips on a baking sheet. Top with chili, cheddar, Monterey Jack, jalapeños, and red onion.
  3. Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until cheese is melted.
  4. Add toppings: Top with sour cream, avocado, cilantro, and olives.
  5. Serve: Serve hot with lime wedges.

Notes

  • Use leftover or canned chili for convenience.
  • For extra heat, add hot sauce or more jalapeños.
  • To make it vegetarian, use meatless chili.
  • Serve with salsa or pico de gallo if desired.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/6 batch
  • Calories: 410
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 17g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg