Touchdown Nachos Black Beans (Printable Version)
Crispy chips loaded with black beans, corn, cheese, and fresh toppings for a flavorful snack.
# What You Need:
→ Chips & Base
01 - 10 oz tortilla chips
→ Beans & Vegetables
02 - 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
03 - 1 cup sweet corn kernels
04 - 1 small red onion, finely diced
05 - 1 medium jalapeño, thinly sliced
→ Cheese
06 - 2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
→ Toppings
07 - 1 medium tomato, diced
08 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
09 - 1 ripe avocado, diced or sliced
10 - 1/2 cup sour cream
11 - 1/2 cup salsa or pico de gallo
12 - Lime wedges
→ Seasonings
13 - 1 tsp ground cumin
14 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
15 - 1/2 tsp chili powder
16 - Salt and pepper
17 - 1 tbsp olive oil
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F.
02 - In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until softened, about 2 minutes.
03 - Add black beans, corn, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and cook for 2–3 minutes until heated through. Remove from heat.
04 - Arrange tortilla chips in a single layer on a large baking tray or ovenproof platter.
05 - Evenly spoon the bean and corn mixture over the chips. Sprinkle with shredded cheese and sliced jalapeños, if using.
06 - Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
07 - Remove from oven and top with diced tomato, avocado, cilantro, and dollops of sour cream and salsa.
08 - Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- The bean and corn mixture gets all warm and fragrant before it even touches the chips
- Everything comes together in under 30 minutes including oven time
- People literally hover around the platter waiting for that first bite
02 -
- Don't skip the step of warming the beans with spices first, it makes such a difference in flavor
- Work quickly once it comes out of the oven or the cheese will start to set and get gloopy
- Put the platter on the table with spoons because trying to grab with your hands will end in disaster
03 -
- Use a mix of cheddar and Monterey Jack for the best melt flavor combo
- Warm your tortilla chips in the oven for 5 minutes before adding toppings for extra crunch