These recipes with nachos are my all-time favorites. I love the versatility of this wonderful snack. Nachos can be anything: a snack, an appetizer, the main event, something to tempt a sick kid to eat.
There really is no wrong time to make recipes with nachos. Make oven baked nachos for watching the game, for the kids when they come home from school, for an elegant dinner topped with filet mignon and lobster… yes really! You can top the humble tortilla chip with literally anything you can imagine!
Go on, make one of these recipes with nachos for dinner this evening and stamp your own unique touch on them. This meal will be far healthier and filling than fast food by far (looking at you, Taco Bell!) Oh and you’re looking for other nachos recipes, then consider trying these loaded nachos or else how about something else which is delicious and based on tortilla chips?

4 Recipes with Nachos - Easy Oven Baked Nachos
Kid Friendly Nachos
The kiddos are going to love the cheesy pasta and the delicious flavors. It offers a healthy serving of fiber and there is calcium in there too. This is a great black bean nacho bake which is fuss-free and fun to make. It is totally meat-free but full of fiber and you won't even miss the meat. Serve this very easy black bean nacho bake with a tossed green salad on the side. It's a healthy meal for the whole family. From start to finish this nachos oven recipe can be ready in about 30 minutes, making it a quick and easy option for those busy weeknights too. By the time you have finished helping the children with homework this delicious black bean nacho bake will be ready to serve and the amazing aroma will be floating all around your house, tempting everyone out of the other rooms and into the kitchen or dining room to see what that incredible smell is. Yup, that something not many dishes (well, except recipes with nachos) can do every...single...time! You won’t even have to shout out that dinner is ready because one sniff of this and everyone will be ready to eat. In reality, it takes less time to make this delicious, tasty, and healthy meal than it would take to drive to the nearest fast food outlet. And believe me, this is one of the best recipes with nachos you can make. It's a nachos with cheese recipe you will always think up an excuse to cook! So, go ahead and make this wonderful cheesy black bean nacho bake, and watch everyone’s face light up when they see what wonderful food you have made. Get yourself some cheese soup, black beans, milk, macaroni, tortilla chips, and cheese, and you have everything you need to make this amazing dish. Anyone will find this a breeze to prepare.Ingredients
- 15 oz (425g) black beans
- 7 oz (200g) cooked elbow macaroni or shell pasta
- ⅓ cup (80ml) milk
- 11 oz (310g) condensed nacho cheese soup
- Big handful shredded cheddar cheese
- Big handful crushed tortilla chips
Method
- Stir the beans with the macaroni (or pasta) in a bowl.
- Stir the milk and soup together.
- Add this to the macaroni mixture.
- Tip the contents of the bowl into a greased 8-inch square baking dish.
- Bake covered at the nachos oven temp (350 degrees F or 180 degrees C) for 25 minutes.
- Uncover and sprinkle with tortilla chips and cheddar.
- Bake for another few minutes or until the cheddar cheese has melted.
Notes
- This is one of the all-time greats when looking at recipes with nachos. It's a great recipe for the whole family to enjoy and boasts not only tortilla chips and cheese but also black beans, making it a complete meal in one which everyone will love.
- This is a Tex-Mex dish which also features macaroni for a touch of Italy. The result is an economical dish which is flavorful and appeals to all the senses. Throw it together with no fuss and you can have this on the table for everyone to enjoy in about half an hour.
- It is a winter warmer of a dish, so consider it during the fall or winter when you want to serve up something warming and hearty.

Cheesy Beef Nacho Casserole Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups (240g) shredded Colby cheese
- 1½ cups (375ml) chunky tomato salsa
- ¾ cup (180ml) sour cream
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 pound (450g) ground beef
- 10 ounces (285g) corn kernels
- 2 big handfuls crushed tortilla chips
- ½ cup (130g) warmed refried beans
- ½ finely chopped red onion
- Slices of jalapeño chili
- Fresh chopped cilantro (fresh coriander)
- 1 sliced avocado
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Sauté the ground beef in a skillet over a medium-high heat, stirring to crumble, until evenly browned.
- Drain off the grease.
- Remove from the heat and stir the corn, salsa, cream, and chili powder.
- In a 2-quart (2-liter) casserole dish, layer the ground beef mixture with the tortilla chips and then the cheese twice, finishing with a cheese layer.
- Bake uncovered for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and dish is thoroughly heated.
- Now you can throw in some refried beans, olives, jalapeños, chopped onion, guacamole, or any other toppings you're in the mood for.
- Serve the nacho dish while it is still warm.
Notes
- Sometimes nothing beats a bowl of nachos with Doritos and many fans of south of the border cooking would say this is their favorite comfort food.
- If you are looking for an entrée instead of an appetizer, this is the recipe for you. Beef, cheese, corn and other delicious Mexican ingredients are combined to make this hearty and colorful dish, and it is something the whole family will enjoy.
- Cook it at the right nachos oven temp and the results will be spectacular. Serve this in the middle of the table and let everyone help themselves. Once they try this they are sure to request it again, and soon!

Simple Cheesy Nacho Bake
Ingredients
- 14 oz (400g) can diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 envelope taco seasoning mix
- ¼ cup (60ml) cold water
- 1 sliced green onion
- 1 pound (450g) ground beef
- 6 ounces (170g) tortilla chips
- Big handful shredded cheddar
- 2 big handfuls Mexican blend cheese
- ¾ cup (180ml) sour cream
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degree C) - the perfect nachos temp!
- Brown the beef in a skillet then drain off and discard the fat.
- Return the beef to the skillet and stir in the water, tomatoes and seasoning mix.
- Cook for 10 minutes, stirring every once in a while.
- Stir in about a third of the sour cream.
- Put half the chips in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
- Cover with layers of ½ each of the beef mixture and both kinds of cheese.
- Repeat the layers.
- Cook for 20 minutes or until piping hot.
- Add the green onions and remaining sour cream on top just before serving.
Notes

Super Beefy Nachos
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds (675g) ground beef
- 1 can (400g) kidney beans
- 1 pound (½ kg) shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1 diced Vidalia or other sweet onion (optional)
- 1 can Rotel tomatoes with chilies
- 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 bag cheese Doritos or similar
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Greek yogurt or sour cream
- Salsa
- Hot sauce
Method
- This step is optional and only necessary if using the onion in your nachos oven recipe. If so then heat a skillet over medium high heat, and add some olive oil. When it is hot, add your diced onion, and allow them to sauté until they are translucent, about four to five minutes.
- When the onions are done (if using) add in the grown beef and stir often.
- Break it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon.
- Drain off the grease using a colander and then put it back in the pan and add the beans and tomatoes.
- Add the rest of the seasonings.
- Simmer until most of the liquid cooks off.
- Preheat the broiler - your nachos with Doritos are going to be ready soon!
- In a large roasting pan, add a layer of the chips and then add a generous amount of the beef mix to this on top.
- Cover with an ample amount of the cheese and repeat this until you have used up all the ingredients.
- Set the oven rack to the middle position and put the pan under the broiler.
- Cook until the cheese melts and is slightly browned.
- Remove and transfer to serving plates.
- Give the beefy nachos a good shake of your favorite hot sauce (you control the heat) and serve with any of the following as preferred - plain Greek yogurt, salsa, sour cream, and hot sauce.
Notes
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