Loaded Chili Cheese Nachos
Crisp corn tortilla chips are layered with chili and beans, melted Colby or Monterey Jack cheese, ripe olives, and fresh jalapeño for a warm, cheesy bite with a spicy kick. Chopped tomatoes, onion, cilantro, and lime add a bright, fresh salsa-like topping, making these nachos an easy choice for a casual meal, game-day gathering, or shared snack.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Loaded Chili Cheese Nachos, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 1 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 21 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 77
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 20
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2
Mix tomatoes, onion, and cilantro together in a bowl. Squeeze lime into the mixture and toss to combine.
- 3
Arrange chips in a single layer on a heatproof platter or baking sheet. Top with spoonfuls of chili, tomato mixture, olives, and cheese. Add jalapeño slices, if desired. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used.
- 4
Bake until the cheese is completely melted, about 15 minutes. Serve the nachos hot.
- Calories 2648.7 kcal High 132%
- Protein 51.02 g Good Source 102%
- Carbohydrate 322.57 g 117%
- Total Fat 140.2 g High 180%
- Saturated Fat 37.82 g High 189%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 64.5 mg High 22%
- Sodium 2512.73 mg High 109%
- Dietary Fiber 20.79 g Good Source 74%
- Total Sugars 20.11 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 787.09 mg Good Source 61%
- Iron 3.02 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 881.83 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin A 187.74 mcg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin C 13.95 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Loaded Chili Cheese Nachos is a Tex Mex appetizer recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Olives, Canned Chili, Chili Beans, and Colby Cheese. Each serving provides about 2648.7 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Loaded Chili Cheese Nachos?
- It is a Tex-Mex chili recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Loaded Chili Cheese Nachos made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Olives, Canned Chili, Chili Beans, Colby Cheese, Corn Tortilla. The full list of 15 is above.
- What goes well with Loaded Chili Cheese Nachos?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Loaded Chili Cheese Nachos?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 2648.7 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Loaded Chili Cheese Nachos easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Loaded Chili Cheese Nachos healthy?
- Loaded Chili Cheese Nachos has an easyChef Pro health score of 28/100. Per serving, it provides 2648.7 calories and 51.02 g of protein, or 102% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2512.73 mg (109% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 37.82 g (189% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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