Doritos Nachos Melted Cheese (Printable version)

Doritos chips topped with melted cheese, beans, fresh veggies, and served with sour cream, salsa, and guacamole.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 7 ounces Doritos tortilla chips (nacho cheese or preferred flavor)

→ Cheese

02 - 5.3 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
03 - 1.8 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese

→ Toppings

04 - 3.5 ounces canned black beans, drained and rinsed
05 - 1.8 ounces finely diced red onion
06 - 1 medium tomato, deseeded and diced
07 - 1–2 jalapeño peppers, thinly sliced
08 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

→ To Serve

09 - 3.5 ounces sour cream
10 - 3.5 ounces guacamole
11 - 3.5 ounces salsa

# How to Prepare:

01 - Set oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) to ensure ideal melting conditions.
02 - Arrange Doritos chips evenly across a large ovenproof platter or baking sheet lined with parchment paper for easier clean-up.
03 - Distribute the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese uniformly over the chip layer to promote even melt.
04 - Scatter black beans, diced red onion, tomato pieces, and jalapeño slices over the cheese to evenly integrate flavor and texture.
05 - Transfer the platter to the preheated oven and bake for 7 to 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted all over and bubbling.
06 - Remove nachos from the oven and immediately sprinkle with fresh chopped cilantro for brightness.
07 - Present hot nachos with sour cream, guacamole, and salsa on the side for dipping.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • Uses only one baking sheet so cleanup is simple
  • Super customizable to match any craving sweet spicy or savory
  • Ready in under twenty minutes from pantry to plate
  • Always a group favorite with both kids and adults
02 -
  • Loaded with flavor but easy enough for beginners
  • Perfect for sharing at parties or cozy nights in
  • Even picky eaters can customize to their preference
03 -
  • Always use fresh cheese for the best melt—store-bought shredded blends often contain anti-caking agents that ruin texture
  • To avoid soggy chips spread toppings evenly and do not pile canned ingredients without draining well
  • If you want ultra crispy nachos toast the Doritos in the oven for two minutes before adding cheese

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