How to Make Nachos

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Things You'll Need

  • avocado

  • tortilla chips

  • chives

  • shredded Monterey Jack

  • green or black olives

  • salsa

  • taco sauce

  • sour cream

  • cubed tomatoes

  • Groceries

Make Nachos

How to Make Nachos. Nachos are a great snack for entertaining guests or satisfying munchies. Plus, you can adapt your nachos to whatever you've got in the fridge. Makes enough for one good-sized snack.

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Step 1

Put a layer of tortilla chips on a microwave-safe plate.

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Step 2

Add salsa or taco sauce.

Step 3

Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of chips. Use cheddar, Monterey Jack or a combination of the two.

Step 4

Heat on high in the microwave for 45 seconds or until cheese is melted.

Step 5

Dice a tomato, slice an avocado and chop some dhives. Have sliced olives ready.

Step 6

Top with sour cream, black olives, canned or fresh chiles, sliced avocados or chives.

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Tip

Add refried beans, ground beef or grilled chicken over the salsa for a heartier nacho. For a low-fat version, use reduced-fat or fat-free cheese and sour cream. If you don't have a microwave, heat up your nachos in a 400-degree oven.

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