26 Nacho Recipes for the Snack Lover in All of Us

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26 Nacho Recipes for the Snack Lover in All of Us2/26 Nacho Tots 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Totchos Recipe photo by Jackie Alpers for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is an easy, versatile party appetizer that everyone loves. If you can’t find chorizo, ground beef or ground chicken are wonderful, too. Top with anything you like! —Connie Krupp, Racine, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 378 calories, 23g fat (9g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 1152mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 13g protein. 3/26

Root Beer Pulled Pork Nachos 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Root Beer Pulled

Root Beer Pulled Pork Nachos 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Root Beer Pulled Pork Nachos Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 50 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I count on my slow cooker to do the honors when I have a house full of summer guests. Teenagers especially love DIY nachos. Try cola, ginger ale or lemon-lime soda if you’re not into root beer. —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 391 calories, 23g fat (8g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 287mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber),

25g protein

25g protein. 4/26 Fresh Shrimp and Avocado Nachos 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m a fan of shrimp, and my family loves nachos. When I combined those favorites and added fresh avocado, the result was a cool yet satisfying snack. —Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 264 calories, 16g fat (3g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 542mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 12g protein. 5/26 No-Guilt Beefy Nachos Test Kitchen Approved No-Guilt Beefy Nachos Recipe

Nachos you can feel good about!

photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 15 min Servings 20 servings (2-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Nachos you can feel good about! This meaty topping has less fat and sodium than typical nacho beef because you use lean meat and make your own seasoning. The versatile dish is a tasty go-to for a party. —Carol Betz, Grand Rapids, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup (calculated without chips): 99 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 232mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein. 6/26 Baked Nachos 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved

It is now a regular at all of our parties or any time we’re craving nachos

Queso Baked Nachos Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I modified a nachos recipe I found, and my family loves it! It is now a regular at all of our parties or any time we’re craving nachos. —Denise Wheeler, Newaygo, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 313 calories, 16g fat (5g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 786mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 11g protein. 7/26 Nacho Casserole 24 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Nacho Casserole Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste

Feel free to spice it up with jalapenos if you prefer a little heat

of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Over the years I’ve tweaked this recipe to end up with a delicious, quick weeknight meal. Feel free to spice it up with jalapenos if you prefer a little heat. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 477 calories, 26g fat (9g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 1119mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 23g protein. 8/26 Nacho Chicken 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Nacho Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 10 servings Go to

It’s sure to disappear quickly at potluck suppers too

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I have been serving this rich and zippy chicken casserole for years, and it’s always a favorite of my family and friends. It’s sure to disappear quickly at potluck suppers too. —Thom Britton, Three Rivers, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 496 calories, 27g fat (11g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 1299mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein. 9/26 Gourd-geous Halloween Nachos Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family loves nachos so much that I sometimes serve them for lunch. To get

My mom gave me a fundraiser cookbook, and this is the recipe

in the Halloween spirit, I used a pumpkin cookie cutter to cut out chips from pita bread. You can change the cutter shape to match any theme.—Kim Van Dunk, Caldwell, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 281 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 604mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 12g protein. 10/26 Skillet Nachos 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Skillet Nachos Recipe photo by Alejandro Monfort for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mom gave me a fundraiser cookbook, and this is the recipe

I’ve used most

I’ve used most. My whole family is on board. For toppings, think sour cream, tomatoes, jalapeno and red onion. —Judy Hughes, Waverly, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 676 calories, 31g fat (10g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 1293mg sodium, 74g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 25g protein. 11/26 Chicken Nachos 9 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Nachos Recipe photo by Julia Hartbeck for Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This chicken nachos recipe is delicious and so simple. Rotisserie (or leftover) chicken keeps it quick, and the seasonings

and splash of lime juice lend fantastic flavor

and splash of lime juice lend fantastic flavor. My husband enjoys this snack so much that he often requests it for dinner! —Gail Cawsey, Geneseo, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 221 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 314mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein. 12/26 Beef Nacho Pie 35 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Beef Nacho Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I like to spend time in the garden, so I look for recipes that don’t require hours in the

—Karen Horning, Rockford, Illinois

kitchen. This savory southwestern pie has a short list of ingredients and is quick to prepare. —Doris Gill, Sargent, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 391 calories, 25g fat (9g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 765mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 17g protein. 13/26 Chicken Chili Nachos 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a “dash in the pan” dish that’s always a hit. The spicy nachos have plenty of chicken and two kinds of beans, so they make a filling snack. —Karen Horning, Rockford, Illinois

But one thing’s for sure: This is “nacho” ordinary pizza night

Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 484 calories, 19g fat (7g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 754mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 8g fiber), 26g protein. 14/26 Game-Night Nacho Pizza 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Some like it hot with jalapenos; others like it cool with a dollop of sour cream. But one thing’s for sure: This is “nacho” ordinary pizza night. —Jamie Jones, Madison, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 370 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 1103mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g

fiber), 18g protein

fiber), 18g protein. 15/26 Southwestern Nachos 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 7 hours 55 min Servings 30 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Guests will go crazy when you serve this cheesy nacho casserole with tender chunks of slow-cooked pork. The recipe makes two heaping pans, and you don’t need to worry about filling the chip bowl—the tortilla chips are conveniently baked right in the dish! —Kelly Byler, Goshen, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 288 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 548mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein. 16/26 Waffle Fry

They’re also fun to make when friends come over

Nachos 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Waffle Fry Nachos Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and two grown sons really enjoy these fun nachos—they can devour a platter of them in no time. They’re also fun to make when friends come over. —Debra Morgan, Idaho Falls, Idaho Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 370 calories, 23g fat (12g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 683mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 15g protein. 17/26 Beer and Brats Nachos 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Beer and Brats Nachos

Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Head to the Midwest for the big game with a platter of these crunchy snacks enlivened with a beer-laced cheese sauce. —Kelly Boe, Whiteland, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 348 calories, 24g fat (10g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 544mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 13g protein. 18/26 Nacho Popcorn 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 5 quarts Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I like to munch

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