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Queso Fundido Skillet Nachos

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Cheesy nachos topped with chorizo, chiles, jalapeños, black beans, tomato, cilantro and avocado
Course Appetizers
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 495
Author Janette

Ingredients

  • 1 pound (453 grams) Mexican chorizo, casings removed
  • ½ cup (64 grams) yellow onion finely chopped
  • 22 ounces (614 grams) tortilla chips
  • 1 cup (6 ounces/170 grams) Monterey jack cheese grated. This is just a guideline, use more or less depending how cheesy you like them
  • 1 cup (6 ounces/170 grams) cheddar cheese grated. This is just a guideline, use more or less depending how cheesy you like them
  • 1 cup (180 grams) can diced green chiles
  • 1 (130 grams) pickled jalapeño slices
  • 1 ½ cups black beans, drained
  • 1 medium tomato seeds removed and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 avocado diced

Instructions

  • To a non-stick skillet or baking sheet/tray, add the chorizo and onion over medium heat and break up the chorizo while browning. Once browned and cooked, transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F/195°C.
  • To a large cast iron skillet, add a single layer of tortilla chips. Top with ¼ of the chorizo, both cheeses, green chiles, pickled jalapeños, beans, chopped tomato and cilantro. Repeat this layer.
  • Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Top with diced avocado.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 495kcal | Carbohydrates: 117g | Protein: 55g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 441mg | Fiber: 42g | Sugar: 6g