Description
Doritos nachos bring Mexican-inspired flavor straight to your kitchen with a crispy, cheesy twist. Layers of crushed chips, melted cheese, and zesty toppings create a mouthwatering snack you won’t be able to resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef or chicken
Main Ingredients:
- 1 bag Doritos (Nacho Cheese, Cool Ranch, or your favorite flavor)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Toppings and Extras:
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup guacamole
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup sliced jalapenos (fresh or pickled)
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup diced tomatoes (optional)
- 1/4 cup diced red onions (optional)
- 1 lime, cut into wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the savory protein by heating a skillet over medium flame and browning the ground beef or chicken, breaking it into crumbly fragments.
- Enhance the meat’s flavor profile by stirring in taco seasoning and allowing it to simmer until the liquid reduces and spices integrate completely.
- Arrange an oven rack in the middle position and preheat to 350°F, creating an ideal environment for melting and crisping.
- Select a large baking sheet and strategically layer Doritos to create a crunchy foundation, ensuring maximum chip coverage.
- Distribute the seasoned protein across the chips, followed by an even scatter of black beans and a generous blanket of shredded cheese varieties.
- Transfer the loaded sheet into the heated oven and bake approximately 10-12 minutes, watching for the cheese to transform into a molten, golden landscape.
- Carefully extract the bubbling nachos and immediately crown with vibrant garnishes: fresh salsa, creamy guacamole, tangy sour cream, zesty jalapeños, briny olives, and fragrant cilantro.
- Elevate the flavor complexity by drizzling fresh lime juice across the entire nacho terrain, providing a bright, citrusy finish.
- Serve immediately while ingredients remain warm and textures contrast beautifully between crisp chips and melted cheese.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef or turkey to reduce fat content while maintaining delicious flavor.
- Swap traditional Doritos with baked or multigrain chips for healthier alternative that still provides crunch.
- Customize spice levels by adjusting taco seasoning or using mild versions for sensitive palates.
- Prepare toppings in advance to streamline assembly and reduce last-minute kitchen stress during gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg