Loaded Nachos with Cheese
These ultimate loaded nachos are piled high with melted cheese, savory beans, and fresh toppings for the perfect crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Ingredients
- •1 large bag tortilla chips (11 oz / 300g)
- •2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (200g)
- •1 can black beans, rinsed and drained (15 oz / 425g)
- •1 cup canned corn kernels, drained (150g)
- •1 medium tomato, diced
- •1/2 cup pickled jalapeno slices (60g)
- •1/2 cup sour cream (120ml)
- •1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (10g)
- •1 teaspoon ground cumin
- •1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- •Salt to taste
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Arrange half of the tortilla chips in a single, even layer across the prepared baking sheet.
- 3
Sprinkle half of the black beans, corn, and shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the first layer of chips.
- 4
Repeat the process with a second layer using the remaining chips, beans, corn, and the rest of the cheddar cheese.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted and bubbling.
- 6
Remove the nachos from the oven and carefully top with diced tomatoes, pickled jalapenos, dollops of sour cream, and fresh cilantro before serving.
💡 Chef tips
- Layer the nachos in two stages rather than one giant pile to ensure every single chip gets an even share of cheese and toppings.
- For extra crispiness, warm the tortilla chips in the oven for 3 minutes before adding the cheese and toppings.
- Serve immediately while the cheese is hot and gooey, as the chips will soften over time.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished nachos feature perfectly crisp tortilla chips coated in bubbling, melted cheese with vibrant pops of savory beans, sweet corn, and zesty fresh toppings.