Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these loaded Chili Cheese Nachos. Perfectly baked tortilla chips smothered in chili, melted cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, and topped with a medley of fresh garnishes. A crowd-pleasing appetizer for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
Tortilla Chips:
- 1 (9 oz) bag tortilla chips
Chili:
- 2 cups prepared chili (canned or homemade)
Cheese:
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Garnishes:
- ¼ cup sliced jalapeños (optional)
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 avocado, diced
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Layer Ingredients: Spread tortilla chips on a baking sheet. Top with chili, cheddar, and Monterey Jack cheeses. Add jalapeños if desired.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Finish & Serve: Top with red onion, avocado, sour cream, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- For a crispier base, pre-toast the chips for 5 minutes before adding toppings.
- Adjust with vegetarian or turkey chili to suit dietary needs.
- Perfect for game day or casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
