Name: Chili Cheese Nachos Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients: 1 bag (about 10 oz) tortilla chips; 2 cups prepared chili (canned or homemade); 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 1/2 cup sliced jalapeños (fresh or pickled); 1/2 cup diced red onion; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 diced avocado or 1/2 cup guacamole; 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional); Lime wedges for serving

Description

Chili Cheese Nachos are a delicious Tex-Mex appetizer featuring crispy tortilla chips loaded with savory chili, melted cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, spicy jalapeños, and fresh toppings like sour cream, avocado, and cilantro. Perfect for parties or game day, these loaded nachos combine bold flavors with a satisfying crunch.

Ingredients

Scale

Base

1 bag (about 10 oz) tortilla chips

Chili and Cheese

2 cups prepared chili (canned or homemade)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Toppings

1/2 cup sliced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 diced avocado or 1/2 cup guacamole
1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
Lime wedges for serving

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F to prepare for baking the nachos evenly and ensuring the cheese melts perfectly.
Layer Chips: Spread the tortilla chips in an even layer on a large baking sheet or an oven-safe platter to create the base for your nachos.
Add Chili: Spoon the prepared chili evenly over the tortilla chips, distributing it so each chip is flavorful.
Sprinkle Cheese: Evenly sprinkle the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses over the chili-covered chips to ensure a cheesy, melty topping.
Add Jalapeños and Onion: Arrange the sliced jalapeños and diced red onions on top to add heat and crunch.
Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbling.
Add Fresh Toppings: Remove the nachos from the oven and immediately top with sour cream, diced avocado or guacamole, chopped fresh cilantro, and black olives if desired.
Serve: Serve the nachos hot with lime wedges on the side for a fresh burst of citrus flavor.

Notes

Use leftover chili or canned chili for a quick and easy option.
For extra heat, add hot sauce or increase the amount of jalapeños.
To make this dish vegetarian, substitute with meatless chili.
Serve with salsa or pico de gallo for added freshness and flavor.