Best 9 Cheesy Cracker Nachos Recipes

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If you're looking for a quick and easy snack or a party appetizer that is sure to please everyone, cheesy cracker nachos are the perfect choice. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying dish that will have everyone coming back for more.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

EASY CHEESY NACHOS



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There's no need to brown ground beef when fixing this satisfying snack. Laura Jirasek of White Lake, Michigan tops crunchy chips with warm canned chili and melted cheese, then sprinkles it all with chopped tomato and onion for fresh flavor and color.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (14-1/2 ounces) tortilla chips
2 cans (15 ounces each) chili without beans
1 pound process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
4 green onions, sliced
1 medium tomato, chopped

Steps:

  • Divide chips among six plates; set aside. In a saucepan, warm chili until heated through. , Meanwhile, in another saucepan, heat cheese over medium-low heat until melted, stirring frequently. Spoon chili over chips; drizzle with cheese. Sprinkle with onions and tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 653 calories, Fat 35g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 1460mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

NACHOS



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Whip up these speedy nachos for a casual get-together with friends. Crispy tortilla chips are loaded with salsa, cheese, spring onions, chilli and other toppings.

Provided by Silvana Franco

Categories     Side dish, Snack

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 6

175g packet plain tortilla chips
225g jar salsa
a few sliced spring onions
a good chunk of cheese
a pinch of crushed chilli flakes
soured cream or guacamole (optional)

Steps:

  • Tip tortilla chips on to a baking tray, pour over salsa and scatter over a few sliced spring onions.
  • Grate over a good chunk of cheese (fontina is perfect, but cheddar will do). Add a pinch of crushed chilli flakes, then put under a hot grill for about 3 minutes to melt the cheese. Serve with soured cream or guacamole (optional).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483 calories, Fat 27 grams fat, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 42 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 20 grams protein, Sodium 3.75 milligram of sodium

NACHO-STYLE CRACKERS



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Nachos are natural party food, but if you'd rather everyone have their own nachos on a cracker, this recipe will do the trick.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Meal Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

20 woven wheat crackers
1/4 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Medium Salsa
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
1/4 cup sliced black olives

Steps:

  • Arrange crackers in single layer on microwaveable plate.
  • Top with remaining ingredients.
  • Microwave on HIGH 1 min. or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 160 mg, Carbohydrate 8 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

CHEF JOHN'S CHEESY CRACKERS



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These crunchy, crispy crackers have a big, bold cheese flavor. They're vastly superior to anything you can get at the store. You can change up the cheeses and the spices. It's really a fun thing to play around with.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Kids

Time 1h20m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ teaspoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
¾ cup lightly packed shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
⅓ cup lightly packed freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon paprika
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cold water, or as needed

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly grease with vegetable oil.
  • Place butter into a mixing bowl; add Cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt. Mix together with the back of a spatula until thoroughly combined.
  • Mix flour into cheese mixture with a fork until crumbly. Sprinkle in cold water, 1 or 2 drops at a time, and mix with spatula until it comes together in a dough that holds its shape when squeezed.
  • Transfer dough to a work surface and press into a thick, flattened disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Roll dough out on a floured work surface to about 1/8-inch thick. Use a pizza cutter to cut 1-inch wide strips from the dough. Cut strips crosswise into rectangles about 1 1/2-inches long. Use the back of a bamboo skewer to punch 5 small holes into each cracker. Arrange crackers onto prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crackers are browned and crisp, about 15 minutes. Let stand about 3 minutes for crackers to cool and release from the foil. Let cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 25.2 calories, Carbohydrate 1.4 g, Cholesterol 4.7 mg, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 43.5 mg

CHEESY CHICKEN NACHOS



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Looking for Mexican appetizer made using Progresso® beans and chicken? Then check out these delicious nachos that are served with salsa - perfect for Halloween.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

30 blue corn tortilla chips
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 orange bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups shredded deli rotisserie chicken (from 2-lb chicken)
1 cup drained rinsed Progresso™ black beans (from 15-oz can)
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
Fresh cilantro leaves and chopped green onions, if desired
Salsa, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Line cookie sheet with foil. Arrange tortilla chips on cookie sheet, overlapping slightly.
  • In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook bell pepper in oil 3 to 4 minutes or until tender. Add butter and garlic, stirring until butter is melted. Add chicken. Cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Remove from heat; stir in beans. If desired, season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Spoon chicken mixture over chips. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake about 4 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with cilantro and onions. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329, Carbohydrate 16 g, Fat 2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 556 mg

CHEESY CRACKER NACHOS



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Their elegant appearance says cocktail party nosh. But these buttery crackers topped with cheese and salsa are definitely good-time nachos!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Meal Recipes

Time 14m

Yield Makes 4 servings, 3 topped crackers each.

Number Of Ingredients 4

12 round buttery crackers
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar & Monterey Jack Cheeses
2 Tbsp. sliced black olives
1/3 cup salsa

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Place crackers on foil-covered baking sheet; top with cheese, olives and salsa.
  • Bake 3 to 4 min. or until cheese begins to melt. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 450 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g

EASY CHEESY NACHOS



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Make and share this Easy Cheesy Nachos recipe from Food.com.

Provided by carolinafan

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (14 1/2 ounce) package tortilla chips
2 (15 ounce) cans chili without beans
1 lb processed cheese, cubed (Velveeta)
4 green onions, sliced
1 medium tomatoes, chopped

Steps:

  • Divide chips between six plates; set aside.
  • In a saucepan, warm chili until heated through.
  • Meanwhile, in another saucepan; heat cheese over medium-low heat until melted, stirring frequently.
  • Spoon chili over chips; drizzle with cheese.
  • Sprinkle with onions and tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 708.8, Fat 38.8, SaturatedFat 14.7, Cholesterol 69.8, Sodium 2086.3, Carbohydrate 62.9, Fiber 6, Sugar 9.1, Protein 30.8

CHEESE CRACKER PIZZA NACHOS



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I honestly don't know how we came up with this concoction but my son loves it as a snack...and its not half bad.

Provided by Melanie B.

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 7m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup cheese crackers, like cheese-its
3 tablespoons pizza sauce
3 tablespoons mozzarella cheese, shredded
6 black olives, sliced
6 pieces pepperoni, sliced into strips

Steps:

  • Set up a plate as if you are making nachos. Layer the sauce, cheese, olives, and pepperoni on top of the cheese crackers.
  • Place in a toaster oven or oven at 350 degrees until the cheese is melted.
  • Let your kids enjoy as a fun after school snack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.1, Fat 17.7, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 21.3, Sodium 945.5, Carbohydrate 28.4, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 4.5, Protein 9.4

THE ORIGINAL NACHOS



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The first nachos were said to have been invented in Piedras Negras, Mexico, in 1940, with just three ingredients. As the story goes, a group of women walked into the Victory Club in Piedras outside business hours. Aiming to please, Ignacio Anaya, the maître d'hôtel known as Nacho, ran to the kitchen and made a quick appetizer with ingredients he found. Today's nachos know no end to their variations: They can have a number of seasoned layers, like these bricklayer-style nachos, or these vegetarian bean nachos, or simply be topped with cheese sauce, like those sold at concession stands. But the simplicity of its original, with its barely salted chips, nutty melted cheese and briny pickled jalapeños, is sure to charm true fans.

Provided by Pati Jinich

Categories     snack, burritos and nachos, crackers and chips, finger foods, appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

3/4 pound store-bought or Homemade Tortilla Chips (see recipe)
1 pound shredded Colby cheese (about 4 packed cups)
1 cup thinly sliced store-bought or homemade Pickled Jalapeños (see recipe), plus 2 to 4 tablespoons brine

Steps:

  • Set racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and heat to 400 degrees.
  • Spread the tortilla chips in a single layer on two large sheet pans. Place a scant tablespoon of shredded cheese over each chip, pressing slightly to adhere. Top each chip with 1 or 2 slices pickled jalapeño. Sprinkle or spoon the pickled jalapeño brine all over the chips. Bake until cheese melts completely and begins to lightly brown at the edges, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Serve nachos immediately, directly on the hot baking sheets, or use a spatula to transfer them to a platter.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better your nachos will taste. This is especially true for the cheese, tomatoes, and onions.
  • Don't overload the nachos: Too many toppings will make the nachos soggy and difficult to eat. Stick to a few simple toppings that you love.
  • Use a good quality cheese: The cheese is the star of the show, so make sure you use a good quality cheese that melts well. Cheddar, Monterey Jack, and pepper Jack are all good choices.
  • Don't overcook the nachos: The nachos should be cooked just until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Overcooking will make the chips soggy and the cheese tough.
  • Serve the nachos immediately: Nachos are best served immediately after they are made. This will prevent the chips from getting soggy and the cheese from hardening.

Conclusion:

Cheesy cracker nachos are a quick and easy appetizer or snack that is perfect for any occasion. They are customizable, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser. So next time you are looking for something to serve at your next party or gathering, give cheesy cracker nachos a try. You won't be disappointed!

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