Description
Loaded Nachos Plate is a crunchy, cheesy, and flavor-packed snack perfect for game day, casual gatherings, or a cozy treat. Layers of crispy tortilla chips, melted cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, seasoned ground meat, black beans, fresh vegetables, and creamy dollops of sour cream and guacamole create a vibrant and satisfying dish that’s easy to prepare and customizable to your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- Sturdy, crispy tortilla chips – about 8 cups
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 fresh jalapeños, sliced (or pickled jalapeños to taste)
- 1 cup diced fresh tomatoes
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup guacamole
- Optional: salsa or hot sauce to drizzle
Instructions
- Prepare the Meat and Beans: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Brown the ground beef or turkey, seasoning generously with 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste. Once cooked through, stir in the rinsed black beans and cook together for another 2-3 minutes until heated.
- Arrange the Chips: Spread a generous layer of tortilla chips evenly across a large oven-safe tray or baking sheet, ensuring even coverage and avoiding clumping.
- Add Cheese and Toppings: Sprinkle shredded sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the chips. Distribute the cooked meat and bean mixture on top for balanced flavor.
- Bake to Melt the Cheese: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the tray in the oven for 8-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Watch carefully to avoid burning the chips.
- Final Fresh Toppings: Remove from oven and scatter diced tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, and fresh cilantro over the hot nachos. Add dollops of sour cream and guacamole, and drizzle salsa or hot sauce as desired.
Notes
- Use thick-cut tortilla chips to prevent sogginess and maintain crunch.
- Spread toppings evenly to ensure uniform baking and flavor balance.
- Preheat your oven fully to melt cheese quickly and keep chips crispy.
- Add fresh diced vegetables and herbs last for brightness and to avoid wilting.
- Feel free to experiment with different cheese blends like queso blanco or pepper jack for varied meltiness and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
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