The Original Mike's Late Night Nachos Recipe
My famous homemade nachos recipe with tortilla chips, salsa con queso, shredded cheddar, chorizo, jalapenos, fresh avocado and tomato, a party favorite!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 566kcal
- 1 14 ounce bag corn tortilla chips
- 1 15 ounce jar salsa con queso
- 4-6 ounces shredded cheddar cheese + extra as desired
- 6 ounces chorizo or 12 ounces if you want it meatier
- 2 jalapeno peppers chopped or sliced into rings
- 1 large ripe avocado peeled, pitted and diced
- Fresh tomato diced
- Chopped cilantro
- Sour cream or Crema if desired
To a large oven-safe dish, add corn chips and spread them out. Pour salsa con queso over the top and mix well.
Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
Heat a small pan to medium heat and add chorizo. Cook about 8-9 minutes, or until chorizo is cooked through. Crumble over the top of the cheeses.
Heat oven to 220 degrees and bake the dish until the cheeses melt through.
Remove from oven and top with fresh jalapeno slices, avocado, tomato, and chopped cilantro, with crema if desired.
Serve immediately and step back!
Calories: 566kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 1041mg | Potassium: 343mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 520IU | Vitamin C: 6.7mg | Calcium: 240mg | Iron: 1.8mg