Chorizo Nachos
These oven-baked chorizo nachos combine crispy tortilla chips with perfectly rendered chorizo, melted cheese, and fresh toppings. The high-heat oven method creates restaurant-quality nachos with golden, bubbly cheese and that irresistible combination of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
- 8 oz Mexican chorizo sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 12 oz tortilla chips
- 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
- 3/4 cup pico de gallo homemade or store-bought
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese
- 1 cup guacamole
- 1/2 cup pickled jalapeños
- 1 cup sour cream
- Chopped fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F
- Cook chorizo slices in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes, flipping once
- Spread tortilla chips evenly on a large sheet pan
- Sprinkle cooked chorizo and black beans over chips
- Top with both cheeses, ensuring even coverage
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly
- Remove from oven and immediately add dollops of guacamole and sour cream
- Finish with pico de gallo, pickled jalapeños, and fresh cilantro before serving