Bake, don’t broil. Some nacho recipes will call for broiling, but we usually recommend baking instead. It may take a bit longer, but the cheese will melt more evenly, and the toppings will warm up thoroughly this way. If you do choose to broil, be sure to keep a close eye on the nachos, as they can burn quickly.
Step 1: What You’ll Need:
- plate of tortilla chips
- beans or meat of choice
- diced veggies
- two handfuls shredded cheese
- a broiler or oven set to 375 F
- an oven safe plate
You can change this stuff up a ton! As far as the tortilla chips, I like using round ones because theyre more bite-size. But weve even used doritos as tortilla chips. Sometimes Ill do refried beans, and sometimes Ill just use black beans. Shredded chicken, ground beef and chorizo are my favorites on nachos. And as far as veggies, I always use lots of red onion, fresh jalapeno, and bell pepper. Pickled jalapenos work well and give the nachos a wonderful vinegar-y kick. Cheese is up to you – we normally use cheddar because its what we have on hand.
Dice your veggies up and put them all over. Id say I use a couple tablespoons of each. The more the better, honestly. Make sure theyre distributed evenly.
Step 3: Meat or Beans… or Both.
Now add your proteins! I like to heat up meat or refried beans up before I put them on. Itll make the refried beans easier to deal with, and make sure the meat is nice and warm.
Easy Baked Nachos Recipe
FAQ
What temperature should nachos be cooked at?
How do you make nachos not soggy in the oven?
Are nachos better in the oven?
Can you put cheese on nachos?
Do: Pay attention to how you layer. If you’re using grated cheese instead of cheese sauce, sprinkle one to two layers of that shredded cheese on the chips. If you’re using meat (or a meat substitute) and refried beans, they should be heated up and go on next before popping the nachos into the oven.
How do you cook nachos in the oven?
Pop it all in the oven for about 3 minutes. Take that out of the oven and sprinkle on some black beans. Spread the beef mixture evenly over the top, then add more shredded cheese. Put the nachos back in the oven and bake for another 5-7 minutes or until the cheese is completely melted. Now you just add whatever toppings you want and serve it.
How do you eat nachos without overcrowding?
Don’t overcrowd your nachos. Build them on a cookie tray in layers–first tortilla chips, then grated cheese, followed by a two or three minutes in a very hot oven to quickly melt the cheese on the first layer. Then take it out of the oven and repeat with more layers. Never used canned, pre-sliced black olives.
How long do you cook nachos with shredded cheese?
Let the nachos bake in the oven for 3 minutes with a layer of shredded cheese only, then add the rest of the ingredients and heat them for another 5-7 minutes until everything is hot and the second layer of cheese is melted. The best cheese to use for nachos is, hands down, a Mexican blend.