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Crispy Loaded Nachos Supreme Recipe with Easy Homemade Queso Dip

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A comforting and crowd-pleasing dish featuring crispy tortilla chips loaded with seasoned ground beef, a blend of melted cheeses, fresh toppings, and a silky homemade queso dip. Perfect for quick weeknight meals or casual entertaining.

Ingredients

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  • Tortilla chips (sturdy, thick-cut, restaurant style preferred)
  • 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef (85%)
  • Cheese blend: sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack, shredded
  • Homemade queso dip:
  • – 1 cup (115 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • – 1 cup (115 g) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • – 2 cups (480 ml) whole milk or half-and-half
  • – 3 tbsp (43 g) butter
  • – 3 tbsp (24 g) all-purpose flour
  • – 1 finely chopped jalapeño (seeds removed for less heat)
  • – ½ tsp garlic powder
  • – ½ tsp onion powder
  • – Pinch of smoked paprika
  • – Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh toppings:
  • – Sliced jalapeños
  • – Sliced black olives
  • – Diced tomatoes
  • – Sliced green onions
  • – Chopped cilantro
  • – Avocado or guacamole (optional)
  • – Sour cream (for serving)
  • Spices for beef:
  • – 1 tsp cumin
  • – 1 tsp chili powder
  • – ½ tsp garlic powder
  • – Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Brown the Beef (10 minutes): Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain excess fat. Stir in cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  2. Make the Homemade Queso Dip (15 minutes): In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until bubbling but not browned. Gradually whisk in milk, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Add shredded cheeses, chopped jalapeño, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir until cheese melts and queso is smooth. Keep warm on low heat, stirring occasionally.
  3. Prepare Toppings: Slice jalapeños, black olives, green onions, dice tomatoes, and chop cilantro. Slice or mash avocado if using. Keep sour cream ready for serving.
  4. Assemble Nachos (5 minutes): Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread a single layer of tortilla chips on a large baking sheet or ovenproof dish. Evenly distribute half the seasoned ground beef over chips. Sprinkle half the cheese blend over beef. Repeat layers with remaining chips, beef, and cheese.
  5. Bake Nachos (10-12 minutes): Place baking sheet in oven and bake until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 10-12 minutes. Watch closely from 10 minutes on to avoid burning chips.
  6. Top and Serve: Remove from oven. Spoon warm homemade queso generously over nachos. Scatter fresh toppings: jalapeños, olives, tomatoes, green onions, cilantro, and avocado or guacamole. Dollop sour cream on top or serve on the side.

Notes

Use sturdy, thick-cut tortilla chips to prevent sogginess. Layer toppings in two thin layers to keep chips crispy. Melt cheese slowly over low to medium heat to avoid grainy queso. Remove jalapeño seeds for milder heat or keep some for more spice. Reheat queso gently if it thickens. Leftover nachos reheat best in oven to maintain crispiness. Fresh toppings like avocado and sour cream should be added just before serving.

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