Best 7 Loaded Nachos Recipes

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Loaded nachos are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, snack, or main course. The possibilities are endless when it comes to toppings, so you can easily customize it to your liking. Whether you prefer classic nachos with cheese, sour cream, and guacamole, or you want to get creative with more unique toppings, you're sure to find something that hits the spot. This guide will provide you with helpful tips and a step-by-step process for making the best loaded nachos, ensuring they turn out perfect every time.

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LOADED BAKED NACHOS



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Provided by Six Sisters Stuff

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound ground beef
2 Tablespoons taco seasoning
6 cups tortilla chips
1 (15 ounce) can black beans (drained and rinsed)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 tomatoes (diced)
2 avocados (diced)
4 green onions (sliced)
1 1/2 cups salsa
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees
  • On the stove top, brown ground beef on medium high heat until brown. Drain grease well. Add your taco seasoning and set aside.
  • On a cookie sheet, spread out your chips so they cover the majority of the bottom.
  • On top of the chips, spoon the cooked meat and black beans, spreading them out at evenly as possible. Sprinkle cheese on top of the meat and beans.
  • Place in the preheated oven for 5 to 6 minutes, or until your cheese is melted.
  • Remove from the oven and top with the tomatoes, avocados, and green onions. Spread them out as evenly as possible.
  • Serve with salsa and sour cream

LOADED BBQ CHICKEN NACHOS RECIPE



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Chips and cheese. Sounds pretty basic, right? Not when Chef Lisa gets her mitts on this classic combo. This easy recipe for BBQ chicken nachos, piled high with all the fixings (not to mention a great twist of subbing in BBQ sauce for salsa) is scrumptious. Get ready for love at first bite. Garnish nachos with chopped tomatoes, jalapenos, and barbeque sauce. Serve with guacamole and sour cream.

Provided by Bite Me More

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Cheese     Nachos Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

cooking spray
1 (10 ounce) bag tortilla chips, or to taste
1 cup barbeque sauce, or to taste
4 cups shredded roasted chicken breasts
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon chili powder
2 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil; coat with cooking spray.
  • Combine chicken, barbeque sauce, lime juice, cumin, and chili powder in a saucepan over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until chicken is heated through, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Spread a single layer of tortilla chips on the prepared baking sheet. Top with 1/2 the chicken mixture and 1 1/4 cups Cheddar cheese. Place another layer of tortilla chips over cheese and top with remaining chicken mixture and cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until Cheddar cheese is melted and golden brown, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 622.9 calories, Carbohydrate 47.1 g, Cholesterol 120.3 mg, Fat 29.8 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 41.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 1020.9 mg, Sugar 11.6 g

LOADED BARBECUE CHICKEN NACHOS



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Fresh homemade salsa and barbecue chicken nuggets bring bright and summery flavors to these crowd-friendly nachos any time of year. The salsa can be made earlier in the day and refrigerated; add the avocado just before serving.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

One 17-ounce box breaded barbecue-flavored chicken nuggets with flavor packet (if included)
1 cup frozen roasted corn kernels, thawed
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus wedges for serving
1 tablespoon chopped pickled jalapeno plus 1 tablespoon brine
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 small plum tomatoes, diced (about 1 cup)
1 ripe avocado, diced
1/4 small red onion, chopped (about 1/4 cup)
Kosher salt
One 15-ounce can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons adobo sauce from canned chipotles in adobo
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
10 cups tortilla chips (about 8 ounces)
4 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (about 16 ounces)
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup pickled jalapeno slices

Steps:

  • For the chicken and salsa: Position an oven rack in the top of the oven and preheat to 425 degrees F.
  • Bake the chicken nuggets according to the oven method on the package directions. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, make the salsa. Toss together the corn, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeno with brine, olive oil, tomatoes, avocado, onion and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  • For the nachos: Combine the beans, adobo sauce and olive oil in a medium bowl. Spread the tortilla chips in an 11-by-15-inch baking dish or rimmed baking sheet. Top with the shredded cheese and the bean mixture. Bake on the top rack until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the beans are heated through, about 10 minutes.
  • While the nachos bake, cut the chicken into bite-size pieces and toss in a medium bowl with the contents of the flavor packet if included.
  • Top the baked nachos with the salsa and chicken bites. Dollop the sour cream over the top and sprinkle with the cilantro leaves and jalapeno slices. Serve with lime wedges.

LOADED SWEET POTATO NACHOS RECIPE BY TASTY



Loaded Sweet Potato Nachos Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: sweet potatoes, olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, skinless chicken breast, black beans, jalapeño pepper, low-fat cheese, avocado, pico de gallo, green onion

Provided by Crystal Hatch

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 sweet potatoes, small
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 skinless chicken breast
2 cups black beans
1 jalapeño pepper, optional
½ cup low-fat cheese
½ avocado
pico de gallo, optional
green onion, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
  • Evenly slice sweet potatoes into rounds.
  • In a medium-sized bowl, toss rounds with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until well-coated.
  • Lay rounds flat on a parchment-lined baking sheet and set aside.
  • On a second parchment-lined baking sheet, season chicken breast with olive oil, salt, and pepper, to taste. Wrap the parchment around the chicken, folding at the edges.
  • Bake the sweet potatoes and the chicken in the oven for 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
  • Allow both to cool. Then, shred the chicken using two forks.
  • Line the bottom of a medium-sized skillet with the sweet potato rounds. Top with shredded chicken, black beans, jalapeño if desired, and cheese. Broil for 5-10 minutes or until toppings are heated through and cheese is melted.
  • Garnish with avocado, pico de gallo, and green onion, if desired. Serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 741 calories, Carbohydrate 90 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 22 grams, Protein 47 grams, Sugar 18 grams

LOADED CHICKEN ENCHILADA NACHOS RECIPE BY TASTY



Loaded Chicken Enchilada Nachos Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: vegetable oil, flour, tomato paste, chicken stock, chili powder, dried oregano, cumin, garlic powder, salt, pepper, shredded chicken, tortilla chip, shredded mexican cheese blend, sour cream, tomato, fresh cilantro, queso fresco

Provided by Ryan Panlasigui

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 ¾ cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon chili powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
2 cups shredded chicken
tortilla chip
2 cups shredded mexican cheese blend
½ cup sour cream
1 tomato, diced
fresh cilantro, optional
queso fresco, optional

Steps:

  • Heat a small saucepan over medium heat and add the oil and flour. Whisk together and cook gently until it resembles wet sand, about 1 minute.
  • Add the tomato paste and whisk. Add chicken stock, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, salt and pepper. Stir.
  • Bring up to a simmer and cook about 5 minutes until sauce thickens. Remove from heat and set aside. Reserve ½ cup (120 ml).
  • Toss the shredded chicken with about ½ cup (120 ml) of the reserved sauce.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Place a layer of tortilla chips in a skillet or bake dish. Add a layer of cheese and half the chicken mixture. Drizzle some enchilada sauce over the top.
  • Add a second layer of tortilla chips followed by another layer of cheese and the remaining chicken. Drizzle with sauce.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes until cheese is melted.
  • Top with sour cream, diced tomato, cilantro, and crumbled queso fresco. Serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481 calories, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 25 grams, Sugar 3 grams

LOADED WAFFLE FRY NACHOS RECIPE BY TASTY



Loaded Waffle Fry Nachos Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: Waffle Fries, olive oil, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, ground beef, taco seasoning, Pace® Chunky Salsa, Pace® Queso Blanco, shredded mexican cheese blend, avocado, fresh cilantro

Provided by Pace

Categories     Breakfast

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 bag Waffle Fries
2 tablespoons olive oil
⅔ cup red bell pepper
⅔ cup green bell pepper, diced
½ lb ground beef
2 teaspoons taco seasoning
1 ½ cups Pace® Chunky Salsa
1 cup Pace® Queso Blanco
½ cup shredded mexican cheese blend
1 avocado, for topping, diced
¼ cup fresh cilantro, for topping, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
  • Spread the fries in an even layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until crispy.
  • Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the red and green bell pepper and sauté for 4 minutes, or until softened and starting to blister. Add the ground beef and taco seasoning and cook for 4 minutes, breaking up the beef into small pieces, until browned and cooked through. Remove the pan from the heat. Add the Pace® Chunky Salsa and stir until fully incorporated.
  • Reduce the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C).
  • In a 12-inch cast iron skillet, arrange half of the waffle fries in an even layer. Spoon half of the beef mixture over the fries, then drizzle with half of the Pace® Queso Blanco and sprinkle with ¼ cup shredded cheese. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make another layer.
  • Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted, light brown, and crispy on the top.
  • Remove the skillet from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Garnish the nachos with the avocado and cilantro.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 calories, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 21 grams, Sugar 4 grams

LOADED NACHOS



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Nachos are among the most ubiquitous of America's pastime foods. At ballgames, carnivals or bowling alleys you can expect a pile of limp tortilla chips, drowned in warm yellow cheese product. But nachos should, and can, be better than this. Try them showered in good shredded cheese and accompanied by a fragrant meat sauce, the fire of jalapeños, the chill and silkiness of sour cream, the tart excellence of a good tomato, with shredded lettuce and thin-sliced radishes. Here is avocado; there, the awesome funk of chopped cilantro. Want some bacon on there as well, or a slash of hot sauce? Go to! Some will add beans. Others black olives, chopped raw onion. Please do. But take care to layer well. Layering is the key to loaded nacho perfection.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories     finger foods, appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 26

1/4 pound slab or thick-cut bacon, diced
1 medium yellow onion, peeled and diced
1 1/2 pounds ground beef, like chuck or sirloin
3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons smoked paprika, hot or mild
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
1 teaspoon light brown sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 to 2/3 cup chicken stock, homemade or low-sodium, or water
1 12- to-16-ounce bag corn tortilla chips
1/2 head iceberg or romaine lettuce, shredded
1/2 cup pickled jalapeños
2 avocados, pitted and sliced
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
3 radishes, cleaned and thinly sliced
2 cups cherry tomatoes, sliced into quarters
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup roughly chopped cilantro leaves
2 limes, cut into eighths, for garnish
Hot sauce, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. Put a large sauté pan with high sides over medium-high heat and add the bacon. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the fat has rendered and the pieces are crisp, about 5 to 7 minutes, then remove the bacon and set aside.
  • Add the onions to the bacon fat and sauté, stirring occasionally, until they have softened and started to go brown around the edges, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add the ground beef and garlic and cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes. Add the chile powder, cumin, salt, paprika, black pepper, sugar, cornstarch and red pepper flakes and stir to combine and toast the spices. Add enough chicken stock or water to loosen the mixture, and allow it to simmer, uncovered, until the sauce is slightly thickened, about 5 to 6 minutes. (Add a little more stock or water if mixture is too thick.)
  • Assemble the nachos on a half sheet pan: Put a layer of tortilla chips on the pan and cover with about 1/3 of the meat sauce, then add about 1/3 of the lettuce, 1/3 of the jalapeños, some avocado slices and a handful of the Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheeses. Top with more tortilla chips, more meat sauce, more lettuce, jalapeños, avocado and cheese, then make a final layer of chips, meat, bacon, jalapeños, avocado and cheese. Top with crumbled Cotija cheese and slide the sheet pan into the oven to bake until the cheeses have melted through, about 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Top cooked nachos with the sliced radishes and tomatoes, and dot the tray with teaspoons of sour cream. Scatter the cilantro over the top and serve, accompanied by limes and hot sauce.

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Step-by-Step Guide: Achieving Nacho Excellence

  • Balancing Act: Achieving the perfect ratio among delectable nachos, luscious toppings, and sauces requires careful planning. Overloading nachos with ingredients can lead to a messy, unappetizing dish. Strive for a harmonious balance where every component complements the others.
  • Crisp Foundation: The foundation of great nachos lies in crispy tortilla or baked wonton strips. Ensure these components are sturdy enough to withstand the weight of toppings without becoming soggy. Slightly undercook the tortilla strips to create a pliable texture that prevents cracking.
  • Flavorful Varieties: Embrace culinary adventures by experimenting with various tortilla or wonton flavors. Black truffle, spinach, red chili, or roasted jalapeno-infused options can elevate the taste profile of your nachos.
  • Cheese Symphony: The cheese selection plays a pivotal role in the overall experience. Opt for a delicious combination of gooey, melty cheeses like mozzarella, cheddar, and Monterey Jack. Feel free to incorporate unique cheese options like crumbled blue cheese or Parmesan shavings to add an extra layer of richness and depth of flavors.
  • Diverse Toppings: Unleash your culinary prowess by incorporating an array of toppings. Marinated grilled chicken, succulent shrimp tempura, or succulent carnitas are excellent protein options. Vibrant and crisp fresh veggies like lettuce, tomatoes, or cucumbers provide a delightful textural contrast. Black olives, jalapeños, and red onions lend piquant accents, while cilantro and guacamole impart a fresh, herbaceous touch.
  • Sauce Symphony: Elevate the taste of your nachos with an assortment of sauces. Salsa, guacamole, and classic nacho cheese are quintessential options. Create a medley of flavors by experimenting with creamy tomatillo salsa, tangy mango salsa, or spicy habanero salsa. Don't forget a dollop of tangy and refreshing guacamole to counter the richness of the other components.
  • Garnish with Finesse: The final touches can transform a great nacho dish into a culinary masterpiece. A sprinkle of fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley lends a pop of color and brightness. A drizzle of Crema Mexicana or a dollop of Greek yogurt adds a creamy, tangy dimension that balances the richness of the dish. Don't be afraid to experiment with different garnishes like crumbled bacon, crispy shallots, or crumbled tortilla strips.

Conclusion: A Symphony of Flavors

In conclusion, nachos offer a boundless culinary canvas for experimentation and taste sensations. By carefully curating the elements of nachos—from the crispy base to the delectable toppings and sauces—you can create a dish that delights the palate of even the most discerning nacho aficionado. Embrace the culinary journey, experiment with various ingredients, and savor the symphony of flavors in every flavorful symphony of flavors in every flavorful crunch and gooey bit.

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