Best 7 Cheesy Nacho Bake Recipes

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Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with our cheesy nacho bake, a delectable combination of melted cheese, crispy tortilla chips, and a flavorful blend of spices. This dish is perfect for parties, game nights, or a cozy night in. Dive into a symphony of textures and flavors as you savor every bite of this cheesy nacho extravaganza.

With just a few simple steps, you can create this crowd-pleasing dish. Gather your favorite tortilla chips, a variety of melted cheeses, and an array of zesty seasonings. Layer these ingredients in a baking dish, creating a tower of cheesy goodness. Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly, then top with your favorite nacho toppings.

Choose from a selection of delectable toppings to customize your nacho bake. Opt for classic options like diced tomatoes, sour cream, and guacamole, or explore new flavor combinations with jalapenos, black beans, or roasted corn. Elevate your nacho bake with a drizzle of tangy salsa or a dollop of creamy queso dip.

This diverse collection of nacho bake recipes offers something for every palate. Whether you prefer a classic nacho bake or a more adventurous variation, you'll find the perfect recipe here. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey to nacho bliss.

Here are our top 7 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.

CHEESY NACHO BAKE



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Bake up the quintessential party MVP with a Cheesy Nacho Bake! Our Cheesy Nacho Bake is a twist on the classic ready for prime time-and your table.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Onions

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup water
1 pkg. (1 oz.) TACO BELL® Taco Seasoning Mix
3/4 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream, divided
6 oz. tortilla chips (7 cups)
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese
1 green onion, sliced

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Brown meat in large skillet; drain. Return meat to skillet. Add tomatoes, water and seasoning mix; stir. Cook 10 min., stirring occasionally. Stir in 1/4 cup sour cream.
  • Place half the chips in 13x9-inch baking dish; cover with layers of half each of the meat mixture and cheese. Repeat layers.
  • Bake 20 min. or until heated through. Top with onions and remaining sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 710 mg, Carbohydrate 28 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 25 g

NACHO CHEESE CASSEROLE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 1h15m

Yield 16 total servings (8 servings per pan)

Number Of Ingredients 21

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
One 28-ounce can enchilada sauce
One 10-ounce can enchilada sauce
3 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 pounds ground beef
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking dishes
One 15-ounce bag nacho cheese-flavored chips, such as Doritos
2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded romaine
3 Roma tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup sliced black olives
3 green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • For the sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the vegetable oil and flour. Cook, whisking, until it begins to bubble; let it bubble for 1 minute. Pour in the enchilada sauce, chicken broth, cumin and some salt and pepper. Raise the heat and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer while you prepare the meat.
  • For the meat: Brown the ground beef with the garlic and onions in a large skillet over medium-high heat, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain the fat and stir in the cumin and salt to combine. Stir the meat into the simmering sauce and shut off the heat.
  • For the casserole: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease one 9-by-13-inch aluminum foil baking dish and one 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Break up the chips by crushing the bag slightly with your hands. Make sure not to over crush the chips; you're looking for pieces, not crumbs. Mix together the cheeses in a medium bowl.
  • Divide a third of the broken chips between the prepared baking dishes. Top each with a quarter of the beef mixture and 2/3 cup of the cheese. Repeat, adding another layer of chips, beef mix and cheese to each. Finish by dividing the remaining chips between the baking dishes. Top each with 2/3 cup cheese.
  • Cover the glass baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to bake until bubbly, another 15 to 20 minutes.
  • For the toppings: Top the cooked casserole with the shredded romaine, diced Roma tomatoes, sour cream and sliced black olives and green onions before serving.
  • Allow the aluminum foil baking dish to cool completely while the other is baking. Once cool, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and foil. Transfer to the freezer.
  • To bake from frozen, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Unwrap the baking dish and re-cover with foil. Bake, covered, for 35 to 40 minutes. Uncover and bake until bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes. Top with another batch of the toppings.

CHEESY NACHO BAKE



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Make and share this Cheesy Nacho Bake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by IngridinSC

Categories     Meat

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb lean ground beef
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup water
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
3/4 cup sour cream, divided
6 ounces tortilla chips (7 cups)
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 green onion, sliced

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 deg. F.
  • Brown meat in large skillet; drain. Return meat to skillet.
  • Add tomatoes, water and seasoning mix; stir. Cook 10 minute stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in 1/4 cup sour cream.
  • Place half the chips in 13x9-inch baking dish, cover with layers of half each of the meat mixture and cheese. Repeat layers.
  • Bake 20 minutes or until heated through.
  • Top with onions and remaining sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.6, Fat 20.4, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 61.8, Sodium 334.9, Carbohydrate 24.4, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 2.9, Protein 18.8

TACO BELL CHEESY NACHO BAKE



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Bake up the quintessential party MVP with our Cheesy TACO BELL Nacho Bake! This Cheesy TACO BELL Nacho Bake is a fun twist on the classic, ready for prime time and your spread of party appetizers.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup water
1 pkg. (1 oz.) TACO BELL® Taco Seasoning Mix
3/4 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream, divided
6 oz. tortilla chips (7 cups)
1-1/2 cups TACO BELL® Shredded Taco Night Cheese
1 green onion, sliced

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Brown ground beef in large skillet; drain. Return meat to skillet. Add tomatoes, water and TACO BELL® Taco Seasoning Mix; mix well. Cook 10 min., stirring occasionally. Stir in 1/4 cup sour cream.
  • Place half the chips in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; cover with layers of half each of the meat mixture and TACO BELL® Shredded Taco Night Cheese. Repeat layers.
  • Bake 20 min. or until heated through.
  • Top with remaining sour cream; sprinkle with onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Fat 28 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Sodium 710 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 26 g

NACHO BAKE



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Very quick and easy dinner. Can be made ahead and baked as needed. And this recipe is easily altered. Leave out ingredient you don't like (salsa, beans, veggies). Add things you like (diced tomatoes, lettuce after baking).

Provided by morningglory

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs ground chuck
1 (16 ounce) jar taco sauce or 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
salt and pepper
1 minced onion
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
12 ounces sour cream
1 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained and diced
1 red pepper, diced
1 green pepper, diced
16 ounces shredded cheese, cheddar or 1 cheddar cheese, blend
1 (16 ounce) bag tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Season ground chuck with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Brown ground beef with minced onion.
  • After fully cooking ground beef add taco sauce (or salsa) and beans.
  • Layer mixture in the bottom of baking dish.
  • You probably will need a large one.
  • Spread sour cream on top.
  • Spread cheese on next.
  • Top with diced vegetables.
  • Cover with foil.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes.
  • Remove foil and bake another 5 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 603.3, Fat 38.2, SaturatedFat 15.7, Cholesterol 92, Sodium 1161, Carbohydrate 40, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 5, Protein 26.3

CHEESY CAULIFLOWER NACHOS



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This recipe is sponsored by Target. Roasted cauliflower florets stand in for tortilla chips in these delicious nachos and are just as satisfying while packing a nutritional punch. They're tossed with taco seasoning, then roasted to golden brown perfection and loaded with creamy refried beans, zesty salsa verde and more nacho toppings, including lots of melty cheese, of course.

Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     appetizer

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large head cauliflower (about 2 1/2 pounds), trimmed and cut into bite-size florets
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon taco seasoning, such as Good & Gather™ Taco Seasoning
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 large lime
1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 ripe avocado
1/2 small jalapeño
1/2 cup canned refried pinto beans, such as Good & Gather™ Organic Refried Beans
1 cup shredded Mexican-style cheese blend, such as Good & Gather™ Shredded Mexican-Style Cheese
1/4 cup salsa verde, such as Good & Gather™ Roasted Salsa Verde
1/3 cup lightly packed fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Toss together the cauliflower, oil, taco seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper in a large bowl. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Bake until golden brown and tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, juice half of the lime into a small bowl, then cut the other half into 4 small wedges. Stir the sour cream into the lime juice until smooth. Finely dice the avocado and sprinkle it with a little salt and juice from 1 lime wedge. Thinly slice the jalapeño crosswise. Place the refried beans in a small bowl and mash with the back of a spoon to soften them. Set all the toppings aside until ready to serve.
  • Push the baked cauliflower to the center of the baking sheet. Dollop the refried beans (about 1 tablespoon per dollop) over the top, then sprinkle evenly with a little salt and with the cheese. Return to the oven and bake until the beans are warmed through and the cheese melts, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Drizzle the salsa verde and lime sour cream over the cauliflower nachos. Top with the avocado, jalapeño and cilantro. Sprinkle with a little black pepper. Serve with the reserved lime wedges for squeezing.

Tips:

  • Choose the right chips: Use sturdy chips that can hold up to the toppings without getting soggy. Tortilla chips or potato chips are good options.
  • Use a variety of toppings: Don't just stick to cheese and salsa. Try adding other toppings like ground beef, chicken, black beans, corn, tomatoes, onions, or jalapeños.
  • Don't overcook the nachos: Nachos are best when they're cooked just until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Overcooked nachos will be dry and tough.
  • Serve nachos immediately: Nachos are best when they're served hot and fresh. If you're making them ahead of time, reheat them in the oven before serving.

Conclusion:

Cheesy nacho bake is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for parties or a quick weeknight meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a nacho bake that's sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying snack or meal, give cheesy nacho bake a try. Experiment with different toppings and flavors to find your perfect combination.

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