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Nachos

Nachos are the perfect party dish with crisp tortilla chips, homemade cheese sauce, seasoned ground beef, guacamole, and sour cream.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 760 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

Nacho Cheese Sauce:
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 10 ounces evaporated milk
  • 4 cups cheddar cheese
Ground Beef:
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 cup water
To Finish:
  • 8 cups yellow tortilla chips
  • 1 cup Pico de Gallo , drain liquid
  • 1 cup guacamole
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup green onions , thinly sliced

Instructions

Nacho Cheese Sauce:
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  1. Add butter to a large pot on medium heat.
  2. When butter melts add in the flour, chili powder, salt, onion powder and cayenne pepper; whisk well to combine.
  3. Slowly pour in the evaporated milk while whisking constantly.
  4. When the mixture starts to come to a simmer, add in the cheese and whisk well to combine.
  5. When smooth and melted, use to top the nachos immediately.
Ground Beef:
  1. Add all the dry seasoning ingredients to the water and stir well.
  2. Add ground beef to a large skillet on medium-high heat and break it apart as it cooks, 6-8 minutes until no longer pink.
  3. Pour the taco seasoning water mixture into the pan and stir well.
  4. Let cook until almost all the water has evaporated.
Nachos:
  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Add chips to your parchment paper lined baking sheet.
  3. Bake for 7 minutes.
  4. Move chips to a serving platter.
  5. Pour the nacho cheese sauce over the chips
  6. Top with pico de gallo, guacamole and sour cream.
  7. Sprinkle with green onions.

Nutrition Information

Calories 760kcal (38%) Carbohydrates 64g (21%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 47g (72%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Polyunsaturated Fat 10g Monounsaturated Fat 14g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 92mg (31%) Sodium 1096mg (46%) Potassium 531mg (15%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1248IU (25%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 452mg (45%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 760

% Daily Value*

Calories 760kcal 38%
Carbohydrates 64g 21%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 47g 72%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10g 59%
Monounsaturated Fat 14g 70%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 92mg 31%
Sodium 1096mg 46%
Potassium 531mg 11%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 1248IU 25%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 452mg 45%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.