Loaded Nachos

Layered with ground beef, cheese, beans, and more, this recipe for loaded nachos makes enough for a crowd and is perfect to snack on while watching the big game.

• Preparation Time: 35 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 509 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
• cooking spray
• 2 stalks scallions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon water, or as needed
• 1 (18 ounce) package tortilla chips
• 1 ½ pounds cooked, Mexican-seasoned ground beef
• 3 medium jalapeno peppers, thinly sliced
• 3 cups pico de gallo
• 1 (16 ounce) package shredded medium Cheddar cheese
• 3 cups queso blanco dip, warmed
• ¼ head iceberg lettuce, shredded

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet with cooking spray.

Step 2

Arrange a layer of tortilla chips on the tray. Sprinkle 1/2 of the cooked beef in a layer over the chips (don't drown the chips!) then layer with 1/3 of the beans, 1/3 of the jalapeno peppers, 1/3 of the pico de gallo, and 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese; drizzle 1/3 of the queso blanco over top. Repeat layers once more, starting with chips and ending with queso blanco. Cover with aluminum foil.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for 5 more minutes.

Step 4

Remove from the oven and transfer nachos to a platter. Top with shredded lettuce and remaining beans, jalapeno peppers, and pico de gallo.

Step 5

Stir sour cream with just enough water to thin slightly; drizzle over the nachos. Drizzle remaining queso blanco over top and sprinkle with scallions. Arrange remaining chips around the edges of the platter.