Nachos, Basic and All-Out
Whether it’s simple or gussied up, this easy sheet-pan snack feeds a crowd
A baking sheet of nachos is a great starter for a crowd and allows for the fast-and-easy version with storebought chips, canned beans, and jarred salsa or all-out effort with homemade tortilla chips, beans from scratch, and fresh guacamole.
It’s tempting to want to pile the chips as high as possible with toppings, but overloading quickly makes them soggy. Keep it thin; a baking sheet is your friend here.
Nachos
Makes: 6 to 8 servings
Time: 30 minutes with premade tortilla chips and canned beans
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups drained cooked or canned black, red, pink, or kidney beans
8 to 12 ounces tortilla chips
2 cups grated cheddar, Jack, or other mild cheese
1/2 cup chopped scallions
1 or 2 chopped jalapeño chiles
1 cup salsa of choice
1 recipe guacamole (optional, see below)
Instructions
Heat the oven to 375°F. Meanwhile, warm the beans and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spread the chips in one layer in a…
