Appetizer for 4
Mexican Nachos
Crisp tortilla chips layer with refried beans, cheddar, jalapeño, and green onion before baking under melted cheese.
Typical price
$11.63for 4 servings
$2.91 per serving$11.63 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: mexicoinmykitchen.com
- 35 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Tortillas$0.30 each typical | 8 | $2.40Typical price |
| Refried beans$0.10/oz typical | 10 oz | $1.00Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 0.25 | $0.34Typical price |
| Alfredo, pesto, curry and simmer sauces$0.18/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $1.53Typical price |
| Salsa$0.14/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $1.19Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $1.83Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $11.63 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 8 corn tortillas cut in 4
- 1 cup vegetable oil for frying the tortillas (optional)
- 1 package new herdez refried beans
- 1 1/2 cup water
- 4 oz shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 large jalapeño
- 2 green onions
- 1 cup guacamole
- 1 cup pico de gallo salsa
- 1 cup mexican cream
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400 F and arrange the tortilla pieces on a large baking sheet.
- Bake the tortilla pieces for 8 to 10 minutes, or fry them in hot oil until crisp and drain them.
- Simmer the refried beans with water in a saucepan for 5 minutes, stirring until spreadable.
- Spread the beans over the chips and top with cheddar, sliced jalapeño, and green onion.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the cheese melts.
- Top the nachos with guacamole, pico de gallo, and Mexican cream.
Swaps
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Tortillas for Pita or naanabout $0.25/each more at typical prices
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