Easy Nachos Deluxe Bake
🕒 Total Time: 40 minutes
🥄 Prep Time: 25 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 15 minutes
🍽️ Servings: Not specified
Description:
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Easy Nachos Deluxe Bake recipe. Perfect for a quick lunch or satisfying snack, these nachos are loaded with savory flavors and gooey melted cheese, making them a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingredients:
- 150g tortilla chips
- 2 1/2 cups black beans
- 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit to preheat.
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Prepare Baking Dish: Grease a 13″ x 9″ baking dish to prevent sticking.
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Layer Tortilla Chips: Arrange the tortilla chips in a single, even layer on the prepared baking dish.
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Add Cheese: Sprinkle half of each type of cheese evenly over the layer of tortilla chips.
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Add Chiles: Sprinkle the diced chiles over the cheese layer, distributing them evenly.
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Spread Refried Beans: Using a spoon, add dollops of refried beans on top of the cheese and chiles. Gently spread the beans to cover the surface, reserving any extra beans for another use.
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Top with Remaining Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining half of each type of cheese over the layer of refried beans.
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Add Tomatoes and Cilantro: Scatter the diced tomatoes and chopped cilantro over the cheese layer.
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Final Cheese Layer: Finish off by sprinkling the remaining cheese over the tomatoes and cilantro.
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Bake: Place the assembled nachos in the preheated oven, uncovered, and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheeses are melted and bubbly.
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Serve: Once baked to perfection, remove the nachos from the oven and serve immediately, while they’re still piping hot and irresistibly delicious.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 520.5
- Fat: 31.1g
- Saturated Fat: 16.3g
- Cholesterol: 81.5mg
- Sodium: 857.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 34.9g
- Fiber: 7.5g
- Sugar: 1.9g
- Protein: 26.7g
Recipe Notes:
- Feel free to customize these nachos with your favorite toppings such as jalapeños, olives, or avocado slices.
- Serve with sour cream, guacamole, or salsa on the side for dipping.
- This recipe is easily scalable for larger or smaller crowds—simply adjust the quantities of ingredients accordingly.