250grams1 bag lightly salted or plain corn (nacho) chips
½cupVintage/very mature cheddar*Grated
½cupTinned black beansDrained
½cupSweet Corn Kernels
1Green Bell PepperDe-seeded and finely chopped
1Red or green jalapeno chilli (Optional)De-seeded and finely chopped
1Jar of Salsa Sauce (mild or hot)
Enchilada spice/mild mexican spice mixOptional
Salt and Pepper to taste
Optional Toppings
Mashed and seasoned avocado / guacamole for serving
Sour cream / Crème fraîche / Greek yoghurt*
Fresh Tomato Salsa
Fresh coriander or parsley for garnishFinely chopped
Instructions
Loaded Nachos
Preheat the oven to 180°C
Prepare your ingredients
Place some baking paper on a baking tray, then add half the corn chips/nachos in an even layer. Dollop half the jar of salsa onto the chips, trying to get a bit on all. Then sprinkle over half the green peppers, and some of the chopped chillies if using, half the sweet corn kernels and half the black beans. Season with salt, pepper and mexican spice mix
Sprinkle over half the grated cheese, then repeat with a second layer of the remaining ingredients
Bake for 10 to 15 minutes until the cheese has melted
While the nachos are in the oven you can prepare the toppings
Optional Toppings
For the guacamole, mash 1 avocado and season with salt, pepper and a squeeze of lemon juice
For the salsa, you will need an equal amount of both chopped fresh tomatoes and chopped red onion. The quantity will depend on the amount you want and the size and type of tomatoes you use. My end product yielded around ½ - ¾ cup of fresh salsa. After combining the chopped tomatoes and onion, season with salt, pepper and a squeeze of lemon juice. Then mix through some of the fresh chopped coriander or parsley. Reserve the rest to sprinkle over the nachos when removed from the oven