Mike Garten
There are very few dishes as versatile or delicious as a big tray of nachos. Whether you’re hosting guests for a big game (because game day food is the best food!) or on the hunt for an easy weeknight dinner that will use up the ingredients in your fridge, tortilla chips are perfect vessel for a crowd-pleasing dish. We have the secrets to how to make nachos for the tastiest results, so that every single pan you make will be the best ever!
What do you put on nachos?
Nachos are the perfect versatile easy appetizer (or dinner) because you can layer anything you have on hand on top of corn tortilla chips, add cheese and bake, and chances are it will be tasty. You can use up any ingredients you have in the refrigerator if you want to make a speedy supper that the whole family will enjoy. Or if you want a recipe that will impress your guests, check out one of ours (including vegetarian nachos with refried beans and a killer chicken nacho recipe!) to ensure that your homemade snacks will be the talk of the party.
What is the best cheese for nachos?
As long as the cheese melts easily, it’s the perfect addition to nachos. Our recipes use cheddar, muenster, and Monterey Jack. They add great melty texture, acting as a glue between the chips and the tasty toppers.
How do you assemble nachos?
Our top tip to assembling nachos is to toss all of the ingredients (like chicken, black beans, or chopped veggies) with tortilla chips and half of the cheese you have on hand. Then, once tossed, you can top with more delicate ingredients (like tomatoes and refried beans) and the rest of your cheese. Once baked, don’t forget to finish off your tray with sour cream, guac, and salsa. This way, each bite will have the perfect ratio of chip to topping.
Do you bake or broil nachos?
If you’re wondering how to make nachos in the oven, baking is your best bet. While broiling nachos will get the top golden brown and crisp quickly, you may risk unmelted cheese and cold chips toward the bottom of your pan. Instead, we bake our nachos at 450°F to ensure gooey cheese and hot toppings.
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Yields:
6
servings
Total Time:
0
hours
15
mins
oz.
tortilla chips (about 7 cups)
15-ounce can low-sodium black beans, rinsed
oz.
extra-sharp orange Cheddar cheese, coarsely grated (about 2 cups)
15-oz can refried beans
c.
shredded romaine lettuce
c.
fresh pico de gallo
- Heat oven to 450°F. On rimmed baking sheet, toss chips, black beans, and half of Cheddar.
- Dollop refried beans on top and sprinkle with remaining Cheddar. Bake until beans are heated through and cheese has melted, 6 to 7 minutes.
- Dollop sour cream over nachos and top with lettuce, pico de gallo, and guacamole.
BBQ Beef Nachos
Barbecue sauce is the secret ingredient that gives these nachos a little extra spice. No one will really know how easy it was to season these party snacks.
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Source : Goodhousekeeping
