Description
A comforting and quick recipe for lazy nachos that combines crispy tortilla chips with melted cheese, sautéed mushrooms, and vibrant toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz sturdy tortilla chips
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tbsp butter (or 1 tbsp olive oil)
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen, thawed)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack blend
- 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1/2 cup pico de gallo or diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 tbsp sour cream or Mexican crema
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add butter or oil.
- Add sliced mushrooms and sauté until they release their liquid and begin to caramelize, about 6–8 minutes.
- Add the red onion and cook another 2–3 minutes until soft.
- Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Season with salt and pepper, then toss in the drained black beans and corn to warm through.
- Remove from heat and add a squeeze of lime to brighten the sauté.
- Spread the tortilla chips in an even layer on a rimmed sheet pan.
- Scatter the warm mushroom-bean mixture across the chips.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top and add sliced jalapeños if desired.
- Bake in the oven until the cheese bubbles and turns golden in spots, about 6–10 minutes.
- Carefully remove the pan and spoon pico de gallo over the top.
- Scatter with chopped cilantro and dollop with sour cream or crema.
- Finish with a squeeze of lime and serve straight from the pan.
Notes
For extra crispiness, consider pre-baking the chips before adding toppings. Avoid overcrowding the pan for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: nachos, easy nachos, party food, vegetarian nachos
