11 Warm And Cheesy Nacho Recipes

Are you looking forward for the weekend? Binge-watch your favorite Netflix series together with your family and prepare one of these 11 warm and cheesy nacho recipes. Create a twist to your favorite traditional nachos. Prepare some of the tasty nacho recipes like pizza nachos, chicken and waffle nachos, steak and potato nachos, and honey mustard tater tots.

1. Pizza Nachos

Ingredients:

• 9 oz Tortilla chips
• 1/2 cup Marinara sauce
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• Sliced green bell pepper
• 1 thinly sliced red onion
• 1 cup pepperoni slices
• 1 cup cooked and diced sausage

Instructions:

In a large skillet or pan, place half of the tortilla chips.
Top it off with half of the other ingredients – marinara sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, sliced mushrooms, sliced bell pepper, thinly sliced red onion, pepperoni, and sausage slices.
Cover with the remaining tortilla chips.
Top it off with the remaining half of the other ingredients.
Bake in a preheated oven for 15 minutes at 350 F.
Remove from the oven.
Serve and enjoy!

2. Loaded BBQ Chicken Nachos

Ingredients:

• 2 chicken breast (finely diced)
• 1 tbsp canola oil
• 1/2 tbsp salt
• 1/2 tbsp pepper
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 3/4 cup barbecue sauce

• 13 oz Tortilla chips
• 2 cups shredded mixed cheese
• 1/2 red onion (sliced)
• 1 diced tomato
• 8 bacon strips (cooked and crumbled)
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley

Instructions:

Set a frying pan over medium-high heat.
Heat 1 tbsp canola oil.
Cook finely diced chicken breast.
Season with 1/2 tbsp salt, 1/2 tbsp pepper, 1 tbsp garlic powder, and 1 tbsp chili powder.
Stir well and cook until chicken is tender.
Add 3/4 cup barbecue sauce.
Mix well and let it simmer.
Remove from heat.

Set a large pan or skillet.
Lay half of the tortilla chips.
Spread half of the barbecue chicken mixture on top, followed by half of the other ingredients – shredded mixed cheese, sliced red onion, diced tomato, bacon bits, and chopped parsley.
Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
Bake in a preheated oven for 15 minutes at 350 F.
Remove from oven.
Serve and enjoy!

3. BBQ Cheeseburger Nachos

Ingredients:

• 9 oz tortilla chips
• 1 lb cooked ground beef
• 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 diced tomatoes
• 1/2 sliced red onions
• cooked bacon bits
• 1/2 cup chopped parsley

Instructions:

Set a large pan or skillet.
Place half of the tortilla chips in it.
Top it off with half of the cooked ground beef, followed by half of the other ingredients – barbecue sauce, shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese, diced tomatoes, sliced red onions, bacon bits, and chopped parsley.
Cover with the remaining tortilla chips and repeat with the remaining half of the ingredients.
Drizzle with barbecue sauce on top.
Bake in a preheated oven for 15 minutes at 350 F.
Remove from oven.
Serve and enjoy!

4. Beer Brat Nachos

Ingredients:

• 1 lb bratwurst
• 3 cups beer
• 8 oz cream cheese
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tbsp brown mustard

• 1 bag tortilla chip
• 1/2 cup diced white onion
• 1/2 cup diced green onion
• 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup pickled jalapenos

Instructions:

Set a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook 1 lb bratwurst and let both sides turn brown.
Add 3 cups of beer.
Reduce heat to medium-low.
Let it simmer for 20 minutes.
Remove cooked bratwurst.
Let it cool and slice bratwurst.
Set aside.

In the same skillet, continue cooking and add 8 oz cream cheese and 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese.
Stir until cheese melts and mixture is well combined.
Add 1 tsp cayenne pepper and 1 tbsp brown mustard.
Mix well.
Remove from the heat.

Assemble the beer brat nachos.
Place half of the tortillas on a plate.
Spread some of the beer and cheese mixture over the tortillas.
Top it off with half of the sliced bratwurst, followed by half of the other toppings – diced white and green onions, diced tomatoes, and pickled jalapenos.
Spread beer and cheese mixture next.
Repeat this with another layer.
Serve and enjoy!

5. Chicken and Waffles Nachos

Ingredients:

• 2 cups buttermilk
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 4 chicken thighs (boneless, skinless, and cubed)

• 1 1/2 cups maple syrup
• 2 tbsp hot sauce
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 3 large eggs

• Canola oil
• 14 frozen waffles (quartered)
• 3 oz shredded cheddar cheese

Optional:
• 1/2 cup spicy maple syrup
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 tbsp scallions (chopped)

Instructions:

In a mixing bowl, add 2 cups buttermilk, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper.
Mix well.
Add cubed chicken thighs.
Toss the chicken to coat well.
Put in the fridge for 1-2 hours.

In a pot, add 1 1/2 cups maple syrup, 2 tbsp hot sauce over medium heat.
Bring to a boil.
When it boils, remove it from the heat.
Set aside.

In another mixing bowl, add 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp paprika, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder.
Mix well.
Set aside.

In a small mixing bowl, beat 3 large eggs.
Set aside.

Remove the cubed chicken thighs soaked in buttermilk mixture.
Dip each chicken cube into the flour mixture and coat well.
Dip and coat into the egg wash.
Coat again with flour mixture.
Do this with all the chicken cubes.
Set aside.

Set a pot over medium-high heat.
Add canola oil and warm it up.
Deep fry quartered frozen waffles.
After deep-frying, transfer to a baking tray and set aside.

In the same pot, deep fry chicken cubes until golden.
After deep-frying, transfer to the same baking tray as the deep-fried waffles.
Sprinkle 3 oz shredded cheddar cheese on top.
Place in an oven and broil for 1-2 minutes.
Remove from the oven once the cheese melts.
You can opt to drizzle spicy maple syrup, sour cream, and chopped scallions.
Serve and enjoy!

6. Steak Fajita Nachos

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs hanger steak
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp cumin
• 3 tbsp oil (for frying)

• 9 oz tortilla chips
• 1 chopped green bell pepper
• 1 chopped red bell pepper
• 1/2 chopped white onion
• 2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• guacamole (optional for garnishing)
• sour cream (optional for garnishing)
• salsa (optional for garnishing)

Instructions:

In a mixing bowl, place 2 lbs of hanger steak.
Season with salt, black pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, and cumin.
Mix until steak is well coated.

Set a frying pan over very high heat.
Heat 3 tbsp oil.
Place the seasoned steak in the pan.
Fry for 30 seconds on each side.
After frying, remove from the pan and let it cool for 5 minutes.
Chop into bite-size pieces.

Preheat oven at 350 F.

In an oven-proof skillet, place half of the tortilla chips.
Place half of the bite-size steak pieces on top of it.
Next, add half of the chopped bell peppers and white onion.
Sprinkle half of the shredded pepper jack cheese and cheddar cheese.
Repeat for the second layer.
Place in the oven and bake for 15 minutes or until cheese melts.
Remove from the oven.
You can opt to garnish with guacamole, sour cream, and salsa on top.
Serve and enjoy!

7. Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Nachos

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs frozen tater tots
• salt and pepper to taste

For the buffalo chicken mixture:

• 2 1/2 cups rotisserie chicken (shredded, boneless and skinless)
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 green onion (chopped)
• 3/4 cup buffalo sauce

For the cheese sauce:

• 1 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1 tbsp buffalo sauce

For the garnishing:

• 1/4 cup blue cheese dressing
• 6 strips bacon (cooked and diced)
• 1 green onion (chopped)
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Place frozen tater tots on a parchment-lined baking tray.
Bake in a preheated oven of 420 F for 20-25 minutes.
Flip on the other side halfway through.
Once done baking, remove from the oven.
Transfer to a skillet or any container.
Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste.
Set aside.

For the buffalo chicken mixture:

In a mixing bowl, add shredded rotisserie chicken.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add chopped green onion and buffalo sauce.
Mix well.
Set aside.

For the cheese sauce:

In another mixing bowl, add shredded cheddar cheese and cornstarch.
Mix well.
Set a pot over medium heat.
Add the cheese and cornstarch mixture.
Add evaporated milk and buffalo sauce.
Stir while cheese is melting.
Once cheese melts, remove from the heat.

Assembly:

Pour the cheese sauce into the skillet of tater tots.
Add the buffalo chicken mixture.
Drizzle with blue cheese dressing.
Garnish with diced bacon, chopped green onion, salt, and pepper.
Serve and enjoy.

8. Loaded Vegetarian Nachos

Ingredients:

• 1 cup lentils (rinsed)
• 2 cups vegetable stock
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 2 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 x 15 oz can corn (drain and rinsed)
• 1 x 15 oz can black beans (drain and rinsed)

• 1 lb tortilla chips
• 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup diced red onion
• 2 chopped jalapenos
• 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
• guacamole

Instructions:

Set a large pot over medium-high heat.
Add 1 cup of rinsed lentils and 2 cups vegetable stock.
Season with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, 2 tsp chili powder, 2 tsp cumin, 2 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp oregano.
Mix well.
Cover the lid and simmer for 35 minutes.
Once done, add 1 can corn and 1 can black beans.
Mix well.
Remove from the heat and transfer to a bowl.
Set aside.

Preheat oven to 350 F.

On a baking tray, place half of the tortilla chips.
Add half of the lentil mixture on top, followed by the Mexican cheese blend.
Add the remaining half of tortilla chips, lentil mixture, and Mexican cheese blend.
Place in the preheated oven and bake for 8 minutes.
Once cheese melts, remove from the oven.
Top it off with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, diced red onion, chopped jalapenos, and finely chopped cilantro.
You can opt to add guacamole or salsa.
Serve and enjoy!

9. Steak and Potato Nachos

Ingredients:

For the spice mix:

• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin

For the potato:

• 3 medium russet potatoes
• 2 tsp salt

For the steak:

• 1 lb skirt steak
• 1 tbsp canola oil
• 1 cup Mexican cheese blend

For the dips:

• pico de gallo
• guacamole
• sour cream

Instructions:

For the spice mix:

In a bowl, add all seasonings for the spice mix.
Mix well and set aside.

For the potato:

Preheat oven to 300 F.

Wash the potatoes thoroughly.
Thinly slice the potatoes using a sharp knife or mandolin.
Place in a large bowl and fill with water.
Wash and drain.
Sprinkle salt and mix well.
Drain excess water.
Sprinkle half of the spice mix into the potato bowl.
Mix well.
Invert a muffin tray.
Insert a seasoned potato slice in between muffin cups to make taco shells.
Place inside the oven and bake for 25 minutes.

For the steak:

While potato tacos are baking, season spice mix on 1 lb skirt steak.
Set a skillet over high heat.
Add 1 tbsp canola oil and warm it up.
Fry the seasoned skirt steak for 3 minutes on each side.
Once it cooks, remove from the skillet and transfer to a chopping board.
Let it cool for 10 minutes.
Chop into bite-size pieces.
Set aside.

Assembly:

Once potato slices are baked, remove them from the oven.
Sprinkle Mexican cheese blend in each potato taco.
Place bite-sized steak on each potato taco.
Place inside the oven and bake for 5 minutes.
Remove from the oven and transfer to a serving plate.
Serve with your favorite dips such as pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream.
Enjoy!

10. Buffalo Chicken Nachos

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs cooked chicken
• 1 cup hot sauce
• 1/2 cup ranch dressing

• 9 oz tortilla chips
• 2 cups shredded Monterey jack cheese
• 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions

Instructions:

In a bowl, add 2 lbs of cooked chicken.
Add 1 cup hot sauce and 1/2 cup ranch dressing.
Mix well.
Set aside.

Preheat oven to 350 F.

In an oven-proof skillet, place half of the tortilla chips first.
Add half of the chicken mixture on top of the chips.
Top it off with half of the shredded Monterey Jack cheese, diced tomatoes, and chopped green onions.
Do another layer with the remaining half of the ingredients.
Place inside the oven and bake for 15 minutes.
Once cheese melts, remove from the oven.
Serve and enjoy!

11. Honey Mustard Tater Tot Nachos

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs frozen tater tots
• 4 boneless chicken thighs
• 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 2 tbsp olive oil (for frying)
• 1/2 onion (sliced)
• 1 cup Monterey jack cheese (shredded)
• 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)

• 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard
• 1 tbsp dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1/2 cup halved cherry tomato (optional for garnishing)
• 1 sliced avocado (optional for garnishing)
• 2 sliced scallions (optional for garnishing)
• sour cream (optional for garnishing)

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 450 F.

Place 2 lbs of frozen tater tots on a parchment-lined baking tray.
Bake for 20 minutes.
Once done, remove from the oven.
Set aside.

In a mixing bowl, add 4 boneless chicken thighs.
Season with 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard, salt, and pepper to taste.
Add 1 tbsp olive oil.
Mix well.
Set a skillet over high heat and add 2 tbsp olive oil.
Fry the chicken thighs for 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
Once cooked, remove from the skillet.
Transfer to a plate and let it cool.
Slice cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
Set aside.

In the same skillet, saute sliced onion until translucent.
Once soft, transfer to a plate.
Set aside.

In a small bowl, add 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard, 1 tbsp dijon mustard, 2 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp olive oil.
Mix well.
Set aside.

In the same skillet, wipe off excess oil.
Place baked tater tots, next bite-sized chicken pieces.
Drizzle sauce mixture on top.
Add sauteed onions.
Top it off with shredded Monterey jack cheese and cheddar cheese.
Place in the oven and broil for 5-10 minutes or until cheese melts.
Once cheese melts, remove from the oven.
You can opt to garnish with halved cherry tomatoes, sliced avocados, sliced scallion, and sour cream.
Serve and enjoy!

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