Light Bites
Mexican
MexicanLoaded Nachos
A sharing plate of crispy tortilla chips piled with cheese and toppings. Basic keeps it to value chips and grated cheddar; Better adds spiced beans and a fresh salsa; Ultimate brings slow-cooked beef brisket, homemade guacamole and pickled jalapenos.
Vegetarian
Nut-free
Budget version
Value tortilla chips melted under grated cheddar with a dollop of salsa.
Per serving£1.60
Total cost£3.20
Time15 min
Ingredients for 2
- 200 g tortilla chips , lightly salted
- 150 g mild cheddar , grated
- 4 tbsp tomato salsa from a jar
- 2 spring onions , sliced
- 1 tbsp pickled jalapenos from a jar , drained
Method
- Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan.
- Spread the tortilla chips over a baking tray in an even layer.
- Scatter over the grated cheddar and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until melted.
- Top with spoonfuls of salsa, the spring onions and a few jalapenos, then serve straight away.
Equipment
The three ways, side by side
Budget
Value tortilla chips melted under grated cheddar with a dollop of salsa.
Better
Spiced black beans, mature cheddar and a quick fresh tomato salsa.
Ultimate
Slow-cooked shredded beef brisket, homemade guacamole, pickled jalapenos and a three-cheese melt.
