Trash can nachos
Trash can nachos is a medium American recipe that serves 4. 680 calories per serving. Recipe by Louis Gantus on YouTube.
Prep: 20 min | Cook: 15 min | Total: 45 min
Cost: $46.87 total, $11.72 per serving
Ingredients
- 12 oz Tortilla Chips (Sturdy, restaurant‑style chips for holding heavy toppings)
- 2 cups Barbecue Chicken (Shredded, cooked chicken tossed in your favorite BBQ sauce)
- 1 cup Cooked Turkey (Shredded leftover turkey or deli‑style sliced turkey, torn into bite‑size pieces)
- 8 oz Pepperoni Slices (Thinly sliced, adds salty spice)
- 2 tbsp Brown Sugar (Mixed into baked beans for a sweet glaze)
- 1 can Hickory Baked Beans (15‑oz can, sweet and smoky flavor)
- 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese (Sharp cheddar for melt and flavor)
- 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (Provides extra stretchiness)
- 1 oz Jalapeño Slices (Fresh or pickled, for heat)
- 2 stalks Green Onions (Thinly sliced, for fresh garnish)
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream (For serving on the side)
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil (Lightly drizzles chips to keep them crisp during baking)
Instructions
Preheat Oven
Set the oven to 400°F (200°C) and let it fully preheat while you prepare the toppings.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: 400°F
Prepare Baked Beans
Empty the can of Hickory baked beans into a small saucepan, stir in brown sugar, and heat over medium heat for 3‑4 minutes until glossy.
Time: PT5M
Combine Toppings
In a mixing bowl, combine shredded barbecue chicken, shredded turkey, pepperoni slices, and the warmed baked beans. Toss gently to distribute evenly.
Time: PT5M
Arrange Chips on Sheet
Line the baking sheet with parchment paper, drizzle olive oil over the tortilla chips, and spread them in an even single layer.
Time: PT3M
Layer Toppings
Evenly spoon the mixed meat‑bean mixture over the chips, then sprinkle shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, jalapeño slices, and green onion tops.
Time: PT5M
Bake Nachos
Place the sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10‑12 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and the edges of the chips turn golden.
Time: PT12M
Temperature: 400°F
Serve
Remove the nachos from the oven, let cool for 2 minutes, then serve hot with sour cream on the side for dipping.
Time: PT2M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 680
- Protein
- 32g
- Carbohydrates
- 58g
- Fat
- 38g
- Fiber
- 6g
Dietary info: High Calorie, Contains Pork, Contains Meat, Not Vegetarian, Indulgent
Allergens: Dairy, Gluten, Soy
Last updated: April 19, 2026






