My Favorite Nacho Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 cans Cheddar Cheese (shredded, premium cheddar)
• 1.5 lb Ground Beef (cooked, lightly seasoned)
• 2 tbsp Taco Seasoning (25% less sodium)
• 1 cup Pico de Gallo (mild, store‑bought)
• 0.25 cup Diced Green Chilies (canned, drained)
• 2 cup Mexican‑Style Cheese Blend (shredded, for topping)
• 2 tbsp Fresh Cilantro (chopped, optional)
• 1 bag Doritos (Nacho Flavor) (approximately 10 oz, party size)
• 1 cup Sour Cream (for topping)
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil (for greasing sheet pan)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 350°F

2. Grease First Sheet Pan

   Lightly coat the large sheet pan with olive oil or non‑stick spray.

   Time: PT2M

3. Layer Cheddar Cheese

   Evenly spread the shredded cheddar from the three cans over the greased pan.

   Time: PT3M

4. Add Cooked Ground Beef

   Crumble the cooked ground beef and sprinkle it over the cheese layer.

   Time: PT2M

5. Season with Taco Seasoning

   Sprinkle 2 tbsp of the reduced‑sodium taco seasoning evenly over the beef.

   Time: PT1M

6. Add Pico de Gallo

   Scatter 1 cup of pico de gallo over the seasoned beef.

   Time: PT1M

7. Add Diced Green Chilies

   Sprinkle the diced green chilies on top of the pico.

   Time: PT1M

8. Add Mexican‑Style Cheese Blend

   Evenly distribute the shredded Mexican‑style cheese blend over the entire pan.

   Time: PT2M

9. Finish with Cilantro

   Scatter chopped cilantro lightly over the cheese (optional).

   Time: PT1M

10. Bake the Cheese‑Beef Layer

    Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

    Time: PT15M

    Temperature: 350°F

11. Prepare Doritos Base

    On a second sheet pan, spread the Doritos in a single, even layer.

    Time: PT3M

12. Combine Layers

    Remove the baked cheese‑beef pan from the oven and carefully transfer the hot mixture onto the Doritos pan, spreading it evenly.

    Time: PT2M

13. Add Sour Cream

    Drop dollops of sour cream over the assembled nachos.

    Time: PT1M

14. Serve

    Let the nachos rest for 2 minutes, then serve while hot.

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

450

Protein

20 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

25 g

Fiber

3 g