Happy National Nacho Day! That’s right—November 6th is a day all about nachos. But who needs a special day to celebrate them? They’re versatile, make for an easy dinner, and so, so, so yummy.
Choose Your Toppings—Set Up a Nacho Bar
What’s your favorite nacho topping? I’m vegetarian, so I typically have beans, peppers, onions, cheese (lots of it!), salsa, and avocado. Sometimes sour cream (especially if my husband got the hot salsa), and plant-based chorizo. (If you’ve never had that, think veggie burger-style chorizo.) Olives, lettuce, tomatoes, beef, chicken, queso dip, guacamole, corn would all make great toppings.
If you are making nachos for a crowd, have some meat-eaters and some vegetarians, or have picky eaters, or have allergies to accommodate, nachos are a great option! Set it up as a bar and let people fill their plate of nachos with their favorite toppings.
I use dried black beans as an inexpensive way to bulk up vegetarian nachos. They also give you some fiber and protein!
Easy Way to Cook Nachos
If you need an easy dinner, nachos are great. Place tortillas on baking sheet or casserole dish and add cheese. If you need a lot of nachos, you can layer the cheese and chips. Bake it in the oven at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until the cheese is as melty as you would like, open a jar of salsa, and you’ve got dinner.
Tips
Keep your toppings separate and use the leftovers to make burritos or a taco salad.
Experiment with different types of tortilla chips: plain, blue corn chips, hint of lime, seasoned, grain-free, baked, or chips made with avocado oil. You could even try your hand at making your own!
Likewise, experiment with salsa varieties. Of course, you can get different spice levels, but also consider mango or pineapple salsa, salsa verde, or even pico de gallo. My Homemade Salsa Recipe is really easy!
However you make them, go make and enjoy your nachos!
Thanks for reading!
💜
Laura
