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Mike's Late Night Nachos Recipe
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Mike's Late Night Nachos Recipe (Loaded Nachos with Chorizo!)

My famous loaded nachos recipe with tortilla chips, salsa con queso, shredded cheddar, spicy chorizo, jalapenos, fresh avocado and tomato, a party favorite!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheddar cheese, chorizo, salsa con queso
Servings: 8
Calories: 566kcal
Author: Mike Hultquist

Ingredients

  • 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 Mexican chorizo or 12 ounces if you want it meatier

TOPPINGS

  • 2 jalapeno peppers chopped or sliced into rings
  • 1 large ripe avocado peeled, pitted and diced (or use guacamole)
  • Fresh tomato diced
  • Chopped cilantro
  • Sour cream or Crema if desired

Instructions

  • To a large oven-safe dish, add tortilla 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!

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Notes

Heat Factor: Medium.

Nutrition

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