How to make nachos: Spread 8 cups of chips on a rimmed baking sheet or in a shallow dish. Add cheese and other toppings, then bake at 475 degrees in the upper third of the oven until melted about 7 minutes.
1. Tex Mex: Top tortilla chips with 1 can of refried beans and 3 cups of shredded cheddar cheese. Bake, then top with salsa and pickled jalapenos.
2. Double Decker: Make Tex-Mex nachos (No.1), but make 2 layers. Bake, then top with warm, jarred nacho cheese, salsa and pickled jalapenos.
3. Cajun: Top tortilla chips with 3 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, 1 pound of cooked diced andouille sausage, and 1 cup each of diced green bell pepper, celery and onion. Bake and then top with salsa, and pickled jalapenos.
4. Jerk Pork: Rub 1 pound of pork tenderloin with 1/4 cup jerk seasoning; grill, then chop.Top tortilla chips with the pork, 1 cup diced pineapple, and 3 cups of shredded pepper jack cheese.Bake and top with sliced fresh jalapenos, cilantro and lime juice.
5. Bacon and Egg: Make Tex-Mex Nachos (No.1), adding 1 pound of crumbled cooked bacon with the beans; crack 4 eggs on top. Bake until the whites set, 10 minutes. Top with sliced scallions and salsa.
6. Breakfast Migas: Make Tex-Mex Nachos (No.1). Meanwhile, scramble 6 eggs in butter, adding 1/4 cup each of salsa and pickled jalapenos. Toss the nachos with the eggs and top with cilantro.
7. Greek: Top 4 cups of pita chips with 1 cup each of hummus, diced cucumber, tomatoes, and feta, 1/4 cup each of chopped red onion and kalamata olives, tzatziki sauce and oregano. (Do not bake!)
8. BBQ Chicken: Bring 1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce and 1/2 cup water to a simmer. Add 4 cups of shredded cooked chicken; heat through. Top tortilla chips with the chicken and 3 cups of shredded cheddar cheese. Bake and then top with chopped scallions.
9. Buffalo Chicken: Make BBQ Chicken Nachos (No. 8) with wing sauce instead of BBQ sauce. Strain the chicken (reserving the sauce) and spread over ranch-flavored tortilla chips with the cheddar. Omit the scallions. Top with Bleu cheese, chopped celery and the reserved wing sauce.
10. Chicken Mole: Make BBQ Chicken Nachos (No.8) with mole sauce instead of BBQ sauce and a mix of mozzarella and cotija cheese instead of cheddar. Omit the scallions. Top with sour cream and pepitas.
11. BBQ Pork: Make BBQ Chicken Nachos (No.8) with pork instead of chicken and pepper jack instead of cheddar. Omit the scallions. Top with pickles and red onions.
12. Chimichurri: Puree 1/2 cup each parsley, cilantro and olive oil, 1 garlic clove and some hot sauce. Rub 1 pound of skirt steak with half of the sauce; grill and slice. Top lime-flavored tortilla chips with 1 1/2 cups each of mozzarella and cotija cheese. Bake, then top with the steak and the remaining sauce.
13. Veggie: Top tortilla chips with sauteed sliced bell pepper, zucchini, mushrooms, red onion and corn, and 3 cups of shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Bake, then top with salsa verde and sour cream.
14. Butternut Squash: Roast 4 cups of diced butternut squash at 425 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes. Top tortilla chips with the squash, 3 cups of queso blanco and 1/4 cup of pepitas. Bake, then top with sour cream and chopped cilantro.
15. Chorizo-Manchego: Top tortilla chips with 1 can of refried beans, 3 cups of shredded manchego and 1 pound of cooked crumbled chorizo. Bake and then top with pickled jalapenos, salsa and sour cream.
16. Mexican Corn: Cook 4 cups of corn with 1 teaspoon each of cumin and cayenne in a skillet for 7 minutes.Stir in 1/2 cup of mayonnaise and some lime juice.Top tortilla chips with 3 cups of queso fresco and the corn.Bake and then top with sour cream, avocado, and cilantro.
17. Cheese steak: Top cheese-flavored tortilla chips with 2 cups each sliced roast beef and caramelized onions, and 3 cups of jarred nacho cheese sauce. Bake, then top with hot sauce and pickled Italian peppers.
18. Four-Bean: Top black bean chips with 1 cup each refried beans and white beans and 3 cups of shredded pepper jack. Bake; top with bean salsa and sour cream.
19. Chili-Corn Chip: Top Frito's with 2 cups of chili and 3 cups of shredded cheddar cheese. Bake; top with pickled jalapenos and sour cream.
20. Spinach-Artichoke: Cook 2 garlic cloves in a pot with butter. Add 12 cups of chopped spinach, 1/3 cup cream, 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese and some Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Cook until wilted; stir in 1 cup canned artichoke hearts. Spoon over chips; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and bake.
21. Frank and Beans: Brown 4 sliced hot dogs in a skillet; add 1 can baked beans and bring to a simmer. Spoon over tortilla chips and top with 3 cups of shredded cheddar cheese. Bake; top with scallions.
22. Duck Confit: Brown 2 confit duck legs in a skillet until crisp; shred the meat. Top toasted slices of baguette with 1 cup sauerkraut, the duck and 1 1/2 cups of shredded emmentaler cheese. Bake; top with chopped parsley and cornichons.
23. Three-Cheese: Top cheese-flavored tortilla chips with 1 cup each of shredded cheddar cheese, pepper jack and mozzarella cheese.Bake, then top with warm salsa con queso.
24. Fried Chicken: Heat 2 cups of chicken gravy with a small can of chopped green chile's. Top tortilla chips with 3 cups each of chopped fried chicken and shredded cheddar cheese.Bake, then top with the gravy and scallions.
25. Shrimp: Top tortilla chips with 1 1/2 cups each of shredded white cheddar and Muenster cheese. Bake, then top with sauteed shrimp, diced onion, avocado and cilantro.
26. Margarita shrimp: Marinate 1/2 pound shrimp in margarita mix with a dash of cayenne; grill. Make shrimp nachos (No.25) with lime-flavored chips and the grilled shrimp. Top with lime juice.
27. Crab and Corn: Mix 8 ounces of crab meat, 3/4 cup corn, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 Tablespoons minced chives and 1 teaspoon mustard. Spoon into tortilla scoops; top with shredded Monterey Jack cheese, then bake.
28. Naan-chos: Cook 1 sliced onion and 1/4 teaspoon curry powder in vegetable oil. Add 1 can drained chickpeas, 1/2 cup peas, and salt; mash. Spoon over toasted naan triangles with 1 cup of mozzarella cheese; bake for 2 minutes.Top with yogurt, chutney and cilantro.
29. Fajita: Rub 1 pound of skirt steak with cumin, cayenne, lime juice and olive oil. Grill with sliced peppers and onions. Slice the steak; spoon the steak and vegetables over tortilla chips. Top with salsa and sour cream. (Do not bake!)
30. Skillet: Heat 1 cup each diced dried chorizo and refried beans in a cast-iron skillet. Top with tortilla chips and shredded cheddar cheese; cover to melt. Top with salsa, pickled jalapenos and sour cream.
31. Thai Beef: Mix sliced roast beef with shredded carrot, sliced red onion, mint and cilantro; toss with lime juice to taste, a dash of fish sauce and a pinch of sugar. Spoon into tortilla scoops; top with mozzarella cheese and then bake for 2 minutes.Top with peanut sauce and jalapenos.
32. Wild Mushroom: Cook 5 cups of wild mushrooms in butter. Add 1 chopped garlic clove, 1 Tablespoon each chopped chives and parsley, 1/4 cup each of white wine and heavy cream, and salt and pepper; simmer until reduced.Spoon over multi-grain chips and sprinkle with Gruyere cheese, then bake.
33. Cobb: Top tortilla chips with 2 cups of shredded cooked chicken and 1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon, then bake for 2 minutes. Top with lettuce, tomato, scallions, avocado, Bleu cheese and Ranch dressing.
34. Plantain: Top plantain chips with 2 cups of diced dried chorizo and 1 1/2 cups each of shredded mozzarella and queso blanco. Bake; top with salsa, avocado, sour cream, cilantro and lime juice.
35. Pizza: Toss half of a thinly sliced baguette with olive oil, then spread on a baking sheet and bake until crisp, about 7 minutes. Top with 2 cups of pizza sauce, 3 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup of shredded Parmesan cheese. Bake, then sprinkle with chopped basil.
36. Sausage and Pepper: Saute 4 sliced Italian sausages (preferably a mix of hot and sweet), 1 sliced onion and 1 sliced bell pepper in a skillet with olive oil. Make Pizza Nachos (No.35); top with the sausage, peppers and onion after baking.
37. Meat Lover's: Make Pizza Nachos (No.35); top with 1 pound of diced salami, pepperoni and/or capicola after baking.
38. Pretzel: Heat 2 boxes of frozen soft pretzel nuggets as the label directs. Top with 3 cups of shredded cheddar cheese.Bake; top with pickled jalapenos, scallions and mustard.
39. Tater Tot: Cook one 2-pound bag of frozen tater tots as the label directs. Top with 3 cups of shredded cheddar cheese.Bake, then top with salsa, pickled jalapenos, sour cream, red onions and cilantro.
40. Smoked Salmon-Bagel: Top bagel chips with whipped cream cheese and chopped scallions. Bake; top with smoked salmon, tomato, red onion, dill and capers.
41. Broccoli-Cheese: Mix 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, 1 cup mayonnaise, 2 chopped scallions and 2 chopped jalapenos. Top potato chips with cooked broccoli and the cheese mixture; bake.
42. Strawberry Shortcake: Cut flour tortillas into triangles. Fry in 350 degree vegetable oil until golden brown, about 2 minutes.Drain on paper towels; top with sweetened whipped cream and chopped strawberries.
43. Cheeseburger: Top ridged potato chips with 1/4 pound of cooked ground beef and 2 cups of shredded cheddar. Bake, then top with red onion, pickle slices, shredded lettuce and ketchup.
44. Mexican Tuna Melt: Mix 1 can of tuna with 1/4 cup of chopped Spanish olives. Top tortilla chips with the tuna and 3 cups of shredded cheddar cheese.Bake; top with cilantro and pickled jalapenos and carrots.
45. Chile: Top tortilla chips with 3 cups of pepper jack cheese and 1/2 cup each of green chile's and pickled jalapenos. Bake; top with fresh jalapenos, salsa and sour cream.
46. Breakfast Waffle: Top 1 box of toasted mini waffles with 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese and 8 ounces of diced Canadian bacon. Bake, then drizzle with maple syrup.
47. Chocolate-Banana: Drizzle pretzel crisps with 1/2 cup of warm Nutella and top with 2 sliced bananas, 1/4 cup of chopped peanuts and whipped cream. (Do not bake!)
48. Sopaipillas: Cut flour tortillas into triangles. Fry in 350 degree vegetable oil until golden, about 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels; sprinkle with sugar and drizzle with honey. (Do not bake!)
49. Apple Pie: Cook 3 cubed peeled apples in butter. Top cinnamon-sugar pita chips with the apples, warm caramel, ice cream, whipped cream and cinnamon. (Do not bake!)
50. S'mores: Top graham crackers with marshmallow fluff. Bake, then drizzle with hot fudge.
*Another interesting idea to add to your Super Bowl party is to have a nacho bar. Have a bunch of different ingredients sitting out, warm nacho cheese, different flavored chips, different salsas, different meats and various condiments and toppings. Allow guests to Build-Their-Own-Nachos so they have the freedom to make their own.
Hope these nacho ideas helped you in trying to figure out some ideas for a Superbowl Party!!!
Enjoy! BON APPETIT!
<3 Stacey <3
I don't know about sweet nachos.... never had them though, so I can't be skeptical!! Maybe the sweet/salty combo would actually be good! :) Will you do any nacho inspired Superbowl salads? :)
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ReplyDeleteMmmm thank you so much
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