Baked Bean Nachos (Printable)

Crispy chips topped with baked beans, melted cheese, and fresh toppings for sharing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chips & Beans

01 - 7 oz tortilla chips
02 - 14 oz canned baked beans (vegetarian if preferred), 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 (optional)
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 on the prepared baking tray.
03 - Spoon baked beans evenly over the chips, distributing well.
04 - Sprinkle both cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses generously over the beans and chips.
05 - Bake for 12-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown.
06 - Remove from oven and immediately top with tomato, red onion, jalapeño (if using), cilantro, and avocado.
07 - Drizzle with sour cream and serve with lime wedges and hot sauce on the side.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The humble baked bean transforms into something magical when melted with cheese and crispy chips
  • Ready in under 30 minutes but tastes like you put in way more effort
  • Perfect for feeding a crowd without spending hours in the kitchen
02 -
  • Drain the beans slightly but do not rinse them, that thick sauce is what creates the best flavor
  • Let the nachos cool for just a couple of minutes after baking so the cheese sets slightly
  • Add cold toppings right away while the cheese is still molten for that hot cold contrast
03 -
  • Use a rimmed baking sheet to prevent any cheese overflow from making a mess of your oven
  • If you want to prep ahead, chop all the toppings and keep them in the fridge until baking time

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