9 Nachos Recipes That Are So Much More Than Chips and Queso

By Frances Kim
Johnny Miller
Nachos are the perfect snack for sports fans, as they're easy to make, utensil-free, and always a crowd-pleaser. Our favorite recipes are loaded with all kinds of delicious toppings and are just the thing for game-day entertaining.
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Chicken Chili Nachos

Johnny Miller
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Layering the ingredients is the secret behind this knockout nacho recipe. Top tortilla chips with spoonfuls of leftover chicken-and-bean chili, pickled jalapenos, and a combo of Jack and cheddar cheese, then repeat.

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Kettle-Chip Nachos

CHELSEA CAVANAUGH
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Who says you have to use tortilla chips for nachos? Swap in kettle chips and smother with Gouda and blue cheese sauce, jalapeno, sour cream, and chives for a delectable twist on the classic.

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Individual Nachos

Kate Mathis
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Take it from us, people can be a little possessive about their nachos, especially when they’re this good. Try making separate stacks so that your guests don’t have to share.

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Spicy Sausage, Bean, and Cheese Nachos

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Chicken broth, chili powder, and cumin add incredible depth of flavor to the beans in these hearty, meaty nachos.

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Inside-Out Nachos

Mike Krautter
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Tortilla chips usually serve as the base for nachos but not in this topsy-turvy recipe! Here they form a spectacular crust for a savory beef filling. Serve alongside bowls of toppings such as radishes, jalapenos, black olives, sour cream, and cilantro, and let your guests help themselves.

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Picadillo Nachos

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Our take on the classic Latin-American dish picadillo is smoky, sweet, and tangy, thanks to the pairing of ground pork with chipotles in adobo, ancho chile powder, cinnamon, cloves, cider vinegar, and raisins. It makes a phenomenal topping for nachos.

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Pita Nachos

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Whole-wheat pita stands in for tortilla chips in these better-for-you nachos. Salsa, cheese, and a quick turn in the broiler transforms them into a satisfying kid-friendly snack.

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Nacho Potatoes

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A cross between nachos and loaded baked potatoes, this recipe teams roasted potato wedges with a both Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese, turkey bacon, and scallions. Don’t forget the salsa and sour cream!

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Chicken and Black Bean Nachos

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Nachos are a great way to use up leftover chicken. Here it’s shredded and combined with spiced black beans, Monterey Jack cheese, salsa, avocado, jalapeno, and sour cream.

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