Loaded Nachos
Crispy tortilla chips piled high with melted cheese, jalapeños, and sour cream. Ready in under 10 minutes with zero oven time.
- Total time
- 8 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 16g

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Ingredients
- 3 cups tortilla chips
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 whole jalapeño, fresh
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ whole lime
- 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Spread tortilla chips in an even layer on a microwave-safe platter.
- 2
Sprinkle shredded cheddar evenly over the chips until mostly covered.
- 3
Microwave on high 90–120 seconds until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 4
Slice jalapeño into thin rings while cheese melts. Remove seeds if you prefer less heat.
- 5
Top nachos with jalapeño rings and dollops of sour cream.
- 6
Squeeze lime over the top. Sprinkle salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- microwave-safe platter
- microwave
- cutting board
- sharp knife
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