The Best Nacho Recipes and Nacho Toppings

Nachos are a fantastic option when you’re craving a snack or appetizer that’s sure to please everyone. With a plethora of nacho recipes available, they’re ideal for game days, sharing with friends, or simply satisfying your craving for something crispy and tasty. Whether you’re in the mood for classic beef and cheese, seared steak, or veggie-loaded nachos, there’s a nacho idea here to suit every taste bud!

Seared Steak Nachos With Tomatillo Serrano Salsa

Mexican nachos on a wooden table. These are one of the best nacho recipes. — Seared Steak Nachos With Tomatillo Serrano Salsa. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

These seared steak nachos are especially good if you’re a fan of this Tex-Mex classic. There are plenty of nacho toppings including juicy steak and different kinds of chillies are used to give a wonderful spicy taste to the dish. You will love these Mexican steak nachos with tomatillo serrano salsa.
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Sheet Pan Blackened Tilapia Baja Fish Nachos

There are so many reasons these baked loaded nachos are great. First of all, this is a simple seafood nachos recipe, and then it’s also ideal for Super Bowl or game day. Use whichever topping ideas you want.
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Elote Mexican Street Corn Nachos With Zesty Cheese Sauce

Corn nachos in a yellow bowl with lime and cilantro. — Elote Mexican Street Corn Nachos With Zesty Cheese Sauce. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

These elote Mexican street corn nachos are a fun twist on a Mexican nachos recipe. These nachos with zesty cheese sauce and unique nacho toppings is a real treat for the taste buds. Try these and you will agree that elote and nacho chips are a winning combination!
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Bean Nachos With Fresh Corn

Black bean and corn casserole in a skillet. — Bean Nachos With Fresh Corn. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

Your kids will love these Fresh Corn and Bean Nachos for dinner or an after-school snack. Loaded with fresh summer corn, kidney beans, jalapenos, and cheese. They are impossible to resist.
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Fajita Nachos with Steak

Fajita nachos are perfect as an appetizer or meal made with tender steak, vegetables, and lots of cheese. Steak fajita nachos will be a hit!
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Tachos (Loaded Tater Tots)

Tachos is a fantastic comfort food of loaded tater tots, piled high with your favorite nacho toppings! This tater tot nachos recipe makes an easy game day snack, weeknight dinner, or a Super Bowl party meal!
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Ultimate Game Day Chicken Nachos

Mexican corn and black bean casserole. — Chicken Nachos. Photo credit: PinkWhen.

A delicious Chicken Nachos Recipe made with chicken, cheese, black beans, corn, pico de gallo, and pineapple chunks. Sounds crazy, right? Well, these chicken nachos are crazy good. A perfect Game Day recipe everyone is sure to enjoy.
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Easy Apple Nachos With Caramel & Chocolate

A plate of apple salad with nuts and chocolate chips. — Easy Apple Nachos With Caramel & Chocolate. Photo credit: PinkWhen.

Apple nachos are the best and quite possibly, the simplest dessert treat ever. There’s nothing quite like a plate full of caramel apple slices topped with yummy ingredients to take away the stresses and worry of the day.
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Cinnamon Mixed Berry Dessert Nachos Recipe

A plate of pancakes with berries and ice cream. — Cinnamon Mixed Berry Dessert Nachos Recipe. Photo credit: Food Plus Words.

Dessert nachos are a fun departure from the norm. Here’s an easy mixed berry dessert nachos recipe you’ll love! Crispy cinnamon sugar tortilla chips loaded with fresh berries, almonds, and vanilla ice cream.
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Shredded Chicken Nachos

A person grabbing a piece of chicken nachos. — Shredded Chicken Nachos. Photo credit: My Everyday Table.

You’re going to love these cheesy shredded chicken nachos! They are loaded with layers of crunchy chips, shredded salsa chicken, beans, and two layers of cheese. After a quick broil, it’s time to top with the perfect nacho toppings your heart desires.
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Brisket Nachos

Mexican nachos in a cast iron skillet. — Brisket Nachos. Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

Use leftover shredded beef brisket to make these easy but insanely delicious loaded BBQ brisket nachos. They’re great as a party appetizer, dinner or addition to a game day spread and easy to customize to your topping preferences!
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The Best Carne Asada Nachos

Nachos in a baking pan with shredded meat and avocado. — The Best Carne Asada Nachos. Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

Perfectly grilled carne asada steak makes the best nachos ever! Loaded with pico de gallo, melted cheese, guacamole, jalapeños, lime crema and fresh cilantro, these nachos will be a new favorite!
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Loaded Beef Birria Nachos Recipe With Pico De Gallo

Spicy, tender beef birria layered on crispy tortilla chips with black beans, melty cheese, and fresh pico de gallo–what could be better? These birria nachos are the perfect appetizer for special occasions. This delicious snack is big enough to be a meal!
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Butternut Squash Pita Nachos

A skillet filled with vegetables and ham. — Butternut Squash Pita Nachos. Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

When it comes to nachos, pita bread is a great alternative as the base rather than chips. These butternut squash pita nachos bring a fall twist to the table, packed with Brussels sprouts, cranberries, pancetta, and caramelized onions.
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Air Fryer Nachos

Nachos in a foil pan with avocado and sour cream. — Air Fryer Nachos. Photo credit: Urban Farmie.

These air fryer nachos are the perfect choice for a great, quick and easy appetizer that can be made in just 5 minutes! It really doesn’t get easier than this to make a quick snack that’s also delicious.
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Lentil Nachos with Easy Cheese Sauce

A hand grabbing nachos from a baking sheet. — Lentil Nachos with Easy Cheese Sauce. Photo credit: Delish Knowledge.

These are loaded meatless nachos and they are perfect for any upcoming gathering that you might be hosting. They feature taco lentil filling, simple cashew cheese sauce, roasted squash, guacamole and more!
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Air Fryer Pulled Pork Nachos

Tortilla chips topped with savory pulled pork, gooey melted cheese, and BBQ sauce make these Air Fryer Pulled Pork Nachos truly delicious.
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Easy Sheet Pan Buffalo Chicken Nachos

A tray of nachos with sour cream and sour cream. — Easy Sheet Pan Buffalo Chicken Nachos. Photo credit: Strength and Sunshine.

What’s easier and more delicious than a big batch of sheet pan nachos? These Easy Sheet Pan Buffalo Chicken Nachos are 100% meatless! Whip up these quick, bold, & spicy chips for a snack, party appetizer, or fun dinner! This baked plant-based recipe will be your go-to for nachos!
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Pancake Nachos

A festive plate with a santa hat and candy canes, perfect for serving up Christmas breakfast recipes. — Pancake Nachos. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Fun and festive, these pancake nachos are the perfect holiday breakfast to kick off Christmas in style! They’re mini pancakes with Nutella, strawberry topping, candy cane sprinkles, and more. Everyone will love these Christmas pancakes, from the youngest member of the family to the most senior. They are sweet, cute, and totally delicious. They would also be great for Valentine’s Day, too.
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Firecracker Chicken Nachos

A tray of nachos with a variety of toppings. — Firecracker Chicken Nachos. Photo credit: Tastes of Lizzy T.

Firecracker Chicken Nachos pack a flavor punch with spicy buffalo sauce and sweet chili sauce. Slow cook the chicken a day in advance for quick, 15 minute meal on those busy evenings.
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BBQ Pulled Pork Nachos

A tray of nachos with guacamole and sour cream. — BBQ Pulled Pork Nachos. Photo credit: Home Fresh Ideas.

Pulled Pork Nachos are the ultimate bar food! Made with layers of tortilla chips, shredded cheese, pulled pork, barbecue sauce, beans, salsa, guacamole, sour cream, cilantro, and green onions.
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Totchos Recipe (Tater Tot Nachos)

Mexican chicken nachos on a white plate.

Indulge in a playful twist on classic nachos with our Totchos recipe! This dish combines the crispy crunch of tater tots with the irresistible flavors of nachos. It’s a fusion that is easy to make and offers layers of textures and flavors.
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Ultimate Spicy Beef Nachos

Nachos on a baking sheet with guacamole and sour cream. — Ultimate Spicy Beef Nachos. Photo credit: Modern Honey.

Spice things up with these spicy beef nachos! Seasoned ground beef with crispy tortilla chips, Mexican cheeses, fresh guacamole, sour cream, jalapenos, fresh salsa, green onions, and cilantro make the best beef nachos!
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Yummy Air Fryer Nachos

Air Fryer Nachos are the perfect snack or quick meal. Using your air fryer and piling high the toppings is the best way to cook nachos!
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Loaded Sheet Pan Veggie Nachos

Mexican nachos on a tray with guacamole and sour cream.

Crispy corn tortilla chips loaded with melted cheese, black beans and tons of veggies make a great meatless main dish or snack. These loaded veggie nachos are spread out and baked on a sheet pan to ensure that each chip is covered in toppings for the perfect bite.
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Mini Pepper Nachos

Mexican enchilada casserole on a baking sheet. — Mini Pepper Nachos. Photo credit: Love From The Table.

Mini pepper nachos are a delicious weeknight meal. Piled with your family’s favorite toppings, these tasty nachos are a perfect wholesome option that even the kids will love.
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Irish Nachos

Bacon nachos with sour cream and chives. — Irish Nachos. Photo credit: Dinner At The Zoo.

This recipe for Irish Nachos is potato chips layered with plenty of cheese and toppings. Potato nachos are a simple yet unique snack that’s perfect for parties!
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Waffle Fry Nachos

Mexican nachos in a skillet with sour cream and avocado.

Everyone loves french fries, and everyone loves nachos. So what happens when you combine the two? You get waffle fry nachos that are the perfect appetizer. These are so much fun to eat and are loaded with great flavors. You can get creative and really pile on the toppings!
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