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Loaded Nachos Supreme Recipe Easy Homemade Queso Fundido

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A quick and easy loaded nachos recipe featuring homemade queso fundido, seasoned meat, black beans, and fresh toppings for a crowd-pleasing snack or light meal.

Ingredients

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  • Tortilla chips (thick and sturdy, like Tostitos or your favorite brand)
  • 1 pound ground beef or shredded chicken (seasoned with taco spices)
  • 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
  • Jalapeños, sliced (fresh or pickled, to taste)
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced or mashed (optional)
  • 1 cup pico de gallo (fresh tomato salsa with onion, cilantro, and lime)
  • Sour cream or Mexican crema (for dolloping)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 jalapeño or serrano pepper, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 cup sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup milk or half-and-half
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef or shredded chicken until browned and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes. Drain excess fat.
  3. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer until thickened, about 3 minutes. Set aside.
  4. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chopped jalapeño, sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  5. Stir in ground cumin and smoked paprika.
  6. Reduce heat to low and gradually add shredded cheddar and mozzarella, stirring constantly to melt evenly.
  7. Slowly whisk in milk or half-and-half until smooth and creamy. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice, salt, and pepper. Keep warm.
  8. On a large baking sheet, spread a layer of tortilla chips evenly.
  9. Spoon half of the seasoned meat over the chips, then scatter black beans, diced red onion, and sliced jalapeños.
  10. Drizzle half of the warm queso fundido across the chips.
  11. Repeat with another layer of chips, meat, beans, and cheese sauce.
  12. Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes until cheese is bubbly and chips around the edges are toasted.
  13. Remove from oven and top with fresh pico de gallo, chopped cilantro, and sliced avocado.
  14. Dollop sour cream or crema on top.
  15. Serve immediately.

Notes

If queso fundido thickens too much as it cools, stir in a splash more milk to loosen it before serving. Avoid overloading nachos with toppings to prevent sogginess. Freshly grated cheese melts better than pre-shredded. For vegetarian version, skip meat and add extra beans or grilled veggies. For dairy-free, use vegan cheese and non-dairy milk.

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