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Loaded Nachos Recipe

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Loaded Nachos are a delicious and colorful appetizer or snack featuring crispy tortilla chips topped with melted cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, black beans, fresh jalapeños, tomatoes, black olives, sour cream, and cilantro. Baked to perfection, these nachos are perfect for sharing at parties or enjoying as a tasty treat with salsa on the side.

Ingredients

Nacho Base

  • 1 bag (12 oz) tortilla chips

Cheese

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Toppings

  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 jalapeño, sliced (optional)
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup sliced black olives

Finishing Touches

  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Salsa for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the nachos.
  2. Arrange Chips: Spread the tortilla chips in an even layer over a large baking sheet to create a sturdy base for the toppings.
  3. Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses evenly over the chips, ensuring good coverage for melting.
  4. Add Toppings: Distribute the rinsed black beans, optional jalapeño slices, diced tomatoes, and sliced black olives evenly over the cheese-covered chips.
  5. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
  6. Finish and Serve: Remove from the oven and drizzle the sour cream over the nachos, then sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro. Serve immediately with salsa on the side.

Notes

  • For extra heat, add more jalapeños or serve with spicy salsa.
  • Black olives can be substituted with sliced green olives if preferred.
  • The sour cream can be replaced with guacamole or Greek yogurt for a different flavor.
  • To make it vegetarian-friendly, ensure the cheeses do not contain animal rennet.
  • For a crispier texture, bake the chips just long enough for the cheese to melt without overcooking.

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