LOADED NACHOS
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
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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Ryan Kumar
[email protected]This recipe is a great base recipe. You can easily add or remove toppings to create your own unique nacho dish.
Nevin Davids
[email protected]These nachos are versatile, so you can customize them to your liking. Add or remove toppings as desired.
Shrabonty Cruze
[email protected]These nachos are freezer-friendly, so you can make a big batch and save them for later. Just reheat them in the oven when you're ready to serve.
Jaani Music013
[email protected]These nachos are the perfect easy weeknight meal. They're quick and easy to make, and they're a great way to use up leftover ingredients.
trinity diane
[email protected]These nachos are the perfect comfort food. They're warm, cheesy, and indulgent. They're sure to make you feel better on a cold or rainy day.
Con Fie
[email protected]These nachos are the perfect late-night craving. They're quick and easy to make, and they're so delicious that you'll forget all about your troubles.
Nadia Sellami
[email protected]These nachos are the perfect movie night snack. They're easy to eat in the dark, and they're so delicious that you won't be able to stop eating them.
Dulguun Altangerel
[email protected]These nachos are the perfect tailgate treat! They're easy to transport and they're sure to be a hit with your fellow tailgaters.
demilade adegoke
[email protected]These nachos are perfect for summer BBQs. They're easy to make and they can be served outdoors without getting soggy.
Ex Yaxyinho
[email protected]I made these nachos for Cinco de Mayo, and they were a huge hit! The combination of flavors is perfect for a Mexican-themed party.
Noman Rao
[email protected]These nachos are the perfect game day snack! They're easy to eat with one hand, and they're so delicious that you won't be able to stop eating them.
IL IL
[email protected]These nachos are perfect for parties because they're easy to make ahead of time and they can be served hot or cold. I always make a big batch for my parties, and they're always a hit.
jayden waine
[email protected]My family loved these nachos! My kids especially loved the cheese and the sour cream. I'll definitely be making this again for our next family gathering.
Corey Shootz
[email protected]I'm trying to eat healthier, so I was glad to see that this recipe uses whole-wheat tortilla chips and lean ground beef. It's still indulgent, but it's not as unhealthy as traditional nachos.
Shahab Pervaiz
[email protected]I'm on a tight budget, so I'm always looking for affordable recipes. This one is perfect because it uses inexpensive ingredients that I can easily find at my local grocery store.
Moges Fekadu
[email protected]I'm always looking for quick and easy recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It only took me about 30 minutes to make, and it was so delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Lalit Thagunna
[email protected]These nachos are the best I've ever had! The chips were crispy, the toppings were fresh and flavorful, and the cheese was perfectly melted. I highly recommend this recipe.
KHAN TV8468
[email protected]Nachos are always a hit at parties, and this loaded version is no exception. I made it for my last get-together, and everyone raved about it. The combination of flavors and textures is perfect, and the cheese is gooey and melted just the way I like i