We love nachos at our house! These recipes make for a great appetizer for a big gathering or a family meal.
Vegetarian Loaded Nachos
Organic corn chips (I like Costco brand)
4 cups Monterrey Jack or white cheddar cheese, shredded
2 cans refried pinto beans
1 cup medium salsa (I like the Costco brand)
1 jar pickled jalapenos
1 pint cherry tomatoes, sliced
4 avocados
Juice of 1 lemon
Sea salt and pepper
Sour cream
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a rimmed cookie sheet with cooking spray. Heat the refried beans and salsa in a small sauce pan. Layer the pan with corn chips and half of the bean mixture. Sprinkle with half the cheese. Put in the oven until cheese has melted, about 5-10 minutes. Layer again and repeat. Make the guacamole by mashing the avocados, add the lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste. Top with tomatoes, jalapenos, guacamole and sour cream. Eat right away and enjoy!
Loaded Meat Nacho
Organic corn chips (I like Costco brand)
1 pound ground turkey or beef
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 can refried beans
4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 jar pickled jalapeno peppers
1 pint cherry tomatoes, sliced
1 can sliced olives
2-3 avocados, chopped
Sour cream
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a rimmed cookie sheet with cooking spray. Cook the meat and season with the cumin, chili powder and sea salt and pepper to taste. Add the refried beans to the meat. Layer the pan with corn chips and half of the meat/bean mixture. Sprinkle with half the cheese. Put in the oven until cheese has melted, about 5-10 minutes. Layer again and repeat. Top with tomatoes, jalapenos, olives avocadoes and sour cream. Eat right away and enjoy!