Baked Bean Nachos (Printable)

Crispy chips piled high with beans, melted cheese and fresh toppings

# What's Needed:

01 - 7 oz tortilla chips

02 - 14 oz canned baked beans, drained slightly

03 - 5 oz shredded cheddar cheese

04 - 1.75 oz shredded Monterey Jack cheese

05 - 1 medium tomato, diced

06 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped

07 - 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced

08 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

09 - 1 ripe avocado, diced

10 - 1/3 cup sour cream

11 - Lime wedges

12 - Hot sauce

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a large baking tray with parchment paper.

02 - Spread tortilla chips evenly across the prepared baking tray.

03 - Spoon baked beans evenly over the tortilla chips.

04 - Sprinkle shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses generously over the beans and chips.

05 - Bake for 12-15 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbling, and golden brown.

06 - Remove from oven and immediately top with diced tomato, red onion, jalapeño slices, cilantro, and avocado.

07 - Drizzle with sour cream and serve immediately with lime wedges and hot sauce on the side.

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It transforms humble pantry staples into something genuinely crave worthy in under 30 minutes
The combination of sweet baked beans and sharp cheese creates this incredible salty sweet balance nobody can resist

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Draining the beans just slightly is the difference between perfectly loaded nachos and a sad soggy situation
Letting the nachos rest for about 2 minutes after baking helps everything set slightly so toppings dont slide right off when you take a bite

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Using a mix of cheese ensures both flavor and that perfect Instagram worthy cheese pull
The sour cream and avocado should go on last so they stay cool against the hot base