Nachos with guacamole are the ultimate snack for sharing—perfect for game day, movie nights, or casual gatherings. This recipe combines crispy tortilla chips, gooey melted cheese, and a range of flavorful toppings like seasoned ground beef or shredded chicken, black beans, and tangy pico de gallo. The star of the dish, though, is the fresh guacamole. Made with creamy avocados, lime, cilantro, and a touch of salt, the guacamole adds a refreshing, buttery texture that complements the savory, cheesy nachos perfectly. Together, the warm, melty nachos and cool guacamole create a delicious balance of flavors and textures.
One of the great things about nachos is how customizable they are. With afordable ingredients, easy to find ingredients and super quick instructions you can make this amazing recipe for family and friends. You can always add youw own twist for this recipe. It’s perfect for everyone.
Why do I love this recipe?
It’s a fun, shareable dish with layers of flavors, from the cheesy nachos to the fresh, zesty guacamole, that’s perfect for any gathering.
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Variations on the recipe?
Add black beans to replace refried beans to make it more unique. Top with qeso fresco, or cotija cheese for extra refreshing taste. You can also use corn, flour, whole-wheat or even tortillas with seeds to serve and enjoy it with everyone.
Serving suggestions?
You can top with chopped tomatoes, chopped lettuce and even some sour cream for extra creamy flavor and texture. Everyone will love this recipe once they try it.
Storage and freezing:
Store leftover guacamole separately in an airtight container with a layer of lime juice on top to prevent browning. Nachos are best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated in the oven for a quick refresh. This recipe is not great when frozen, the texture will change and the flavor will be washed.
Nachos With Guacamole
Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados peeled and chopped
- 2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp. Salt
- 2 Tbs. chopped cilantro
- 24 large corn tortilla chips
- 3/4 cup canned vegetarian refried beans
- 6 oz. shredded Jalapeño Jack cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F. In a medium bowl, mash the avocados with a fork, then mix in the lemon juice, garlic, and salt. Set the guacamole aside.
- Spread a thin layer of beans on each chip. Arrange the chips on a baking sheet and top with cheese.
- Bake for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve the cheesy chips with the guacamole on the side.
