Loaded Nachos
Description
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.
Ingredients
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cooking spray
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1 (18 ounce) package tortilla chips
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1 1/2 pounds cooked, Mexican-seasoned ground beef
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1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
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3 medium jalapeno peppers, thinly sliced
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3 cups pico de gallo
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1 (16 ounce) package shredded medium Cheddar cheese
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3 cups queso blanco dip, warmed
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1/4 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
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1 cup sour cream
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1 tablespoon water, or as needed
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2 stalks scallions, chopped
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet with cooking spray.
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.
3
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for 5 more minutes.
4
Remove from the oven and transfer nachos to a platter. Top with shredded lettuce and remaining beans, jalapeno peppers, and pico de gallo.
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.