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Homemade chili nachos are crispy, cheesy, delicious, and flavorful. This modern twist on a Mexican classic are the best way to use up any leftover chili. | aheadofthyme.com

Chili Nachos


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  • Author: Sam Hu | Ahead of Thyme
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Description

Homemade chili nachos are crispy, cheesy, delicious, and flavorful. This modern twist on a Mexican classic are the best way to use up any leftover chili.


Ingredients

  • 12 ounces (350 grams) tortilla chips
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
  • 1 + 1/2 cups leftover chili (beef chili or vegetarian chili)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • lime wedges (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 F.
  2. Arrange tortilla chips evenly in a single layer on a quarter sheet baking pan. Top with 1 cup of cheese. Repeat with another layer of chips and the remaining cheese.
  3. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the melted cheese turns golden brown and bubbly.
  4. Remove the sheet pan from the oven and spread chili evenly on top. Return the sheet pan to the oven and continue baking for another 6-8 minutes until the chili is warmed through. If your chili is already warm, then you can skip this step.
  5. Top with cilantro, sour cream, and lime wedges (if desired) and serve immediately.

Notes

Line your pan: You can use aluminum foil to line your sheet pan for easy clean-up. This trick never disappoints.

How to store: Store nachos in a ziploc bag and press out all the air from the bag, and in the refrigerator for up to a day or two.

How to reheat: Remove the cold toppings (sour cream and lime wedges) and place nachos on a quarter sheet baking pan. Cover loosely with aluminum foil and reheat in a preheated 300F oven for 5-10 minutes, or until cheese it melted and nachos are crispy. You can also reheat a small batch in the air fryer at 300 F for 5 minutes.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Snacks
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: Mexican