Monster Nacho Bites with Jalapeño Kick
These Monster Nacho Bites deliver an explosive jalapeño kick, combining the beloved flavors of loaded nachos into a spine-tingling snack perfect for Halloween parties or game days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian/Meat Options
Ingredients
Scale
- 48 round tortilla chips (scoop-style)
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 4-6 fresh jalapeños, finely diced (remove seeds for less heat)
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey, cooked and seasoned
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed (vegetarian option)
- ½ cup chorizo, cooked and crumbled
- ½ cup red onion, finely diced
- 2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup guacamole
- 2 green onions, sliced thin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Brown chosen protein in a skillet, seasoning with garlic powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 8-10 minutes.
- Combine diced jalapeños with a pinch of salt; let sit for 5 minutes, then mix with diced red onion.
- Layer each tortilla chip with a spoonful of cooked protein, jalapeño-onion mixture, and cheeses.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until cheese is melted and edges are golden.
- Top with diced tomatoes, cilantro, and green onions. Add sour cream and guacamole just before serving.
Notes
For a milder version, remove seeds from jalapeños. These bites can be assembled up to 4 hours in advance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 bites
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg