Chipotle Nachos Hack

Ingredients

• 1 piece Chipotle Kids Meal Hard Shell Taco (Includes seasoned beef, cheese, lettuce, and sauce inside the taco shell)
• 1 bag Chipotle Kids Meal Tortilla Chips (Approximately 2 cups of chips)
• 1 cup Chipotle Side Queso Dip (Mild, creamy cheese sauce)
• 1/4 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese (Optional extra topping for extra cheesiness)
• 2 tablespoons Diced Tomato (Fresh, seed‑removed)
• 2 tablespoons Shredded Lettuce (Iceberg or romaine, finely shredded)
• 2 tablespoons Sour Cream (Full‑fat for best flavor)
• 2 tablespoons Guacamole (Store‑bought or homemade)

Instructions

1. Gather All Components

   Pick up a Chipotle kids meal (hard shell taco, tortilla chips, and a side of queso) and any extra toppings you like.

   Time: PT2M

2. Break Up the Taco Shells

   Open the hard shell taco, remove the meat and cheese filling, and crush the shell into bite‑size pieces.

   Time: PT2M

3. Combine Chips and Taco Pieces

   In a large mixing bowl, toss the tortilla chips with the crushed taco shell pieces until evenly distributed.

   Time: PT2M

4. Heat the Queso

   Transfer the queso dip to a microwave‑safe bowl and heat on high for 45 seconds, stir, then heat another 30 seconds until smooth and hot.

   Time: PT3M

5. Drizzle Queso Over the Chips

   Pour the hot queso evenly over the chip‑taco mixture, using a spoon or spatula to coat all pieces.

   Time: PT1M

6. Add Fresh Toppings

   Scatter shredded cheese, diced tomato, shredded lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, and any additional salsa you like on top of the nachos.

   Time: PT2M

7. Serve Immediately

   Transfer the assembled nachos to a serving plate or the baking sheet and enjoy while the cheese is still warm.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

820

Protein

22 g

Carbohydrates

68 g

Fat

48 g

Fiber

6 g