Baked Bean Nachos (Printable)

Crispy chips topped with beans, cheese, and fresh vegetables for sharing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chips & Beans

01 - 7 oz tortilla chips
02 - 14 oz canned baked beans, drained slightly

→ Cheese

03 - 5 oz shredded cheddar cheese
04 - 1.75 oz shredded Monterey Jack cheese

→ Fresh Toppings

05 - 1 medium tomato, diced
06 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
07 - 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
08 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
09 - 1 ripe avocado, diced
10 - 1/3 cup sour cream

→ Optional Extras

11 - Lime wedges, for serving
12 - Hot sauce, to taste

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - Spread tortilla chips evenly across the prepared baking tray.
03 - Spoon baked beans evenly over the chips, ensuring good distribution.
04 - Sprinkle shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses generously over the beans and chips.
05 - Bake for 12-15 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbling, and golden brown.
06 - Remove from oven and immediately top with diced tomato, red onion, jalapeño slices, cilantro, and avocado.
07 - Drizzle with sour cream and serve immediately with lime wedges and hot sauce on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything comes together in under 30 minutes using pantry staples you probably already have
  • The baked beans add a sweetness and heartiness that regular nachos just dont have
02 -
  • Do not skip draining the beans slightly or your nachos will end up soggy and sad
  • Serve immediately after adding the fresh toppings so the chips stay crispy
03 -
  • Use a mix of thick restaurant-style chips and thinner scoops for variety in texture
  • Let the nachos sit for about 2 minutes after baking before adding toppings so the cheese sets slightly

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