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Ree Drummond jokes around about many things, but if there's one thing she doesn’t mess with, it's nachos. "I take nachos very seriously," she says, "Very, very seriously." Okay, fine maybe she was joking about that one, but it's true that her family really loves nachos! "Truly, all I need in life is a big pile of chips with all the fixings," she adds. The game day food is an all-time favorite no matter what toppings you load it up with. There are beef nachos, chicken nachos, veggie nachos, and even nachos topped with Philly cheesesteak. Here, we've come up with some truly creative ideas for making a big ol' pile of crunchy tortilla chips, melty cheese, and toppings.
If Tex-Mex flavors are what you're after, you can't go wrong with Ree's cowboy nachos. They're a great way to use up leftover brisket and they're even better topped with fresh pico de gallo. Nachos in general are a great way to use up extra slow cooker chili, shredded rotisserie chicken, ground beef, or pulled pork as toppings. Add on plenty of cheese and your favorite fixin's for the ultimate Super Bowl appetizer. Looking for more ideas? Try spicy lentil nachos, Mediterranean-inspired nachos, and even nachos that swap the chips for tater tots. That's what we like to call tots + nachos = totchos! 😉
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Salad Nachos
The words "salad" and "nachos" don't usually go hand-in-hand, but one look at this pile of chips, ground beef, and toppings will certainly change the way you think about nachos! Top it off with a chipotle-ranch dressing and you'll never be the same again.
Get the Salad Nachos recipe.
2
Chicken Nachos
Just add saucy, spiced chicken and melty cheese on a big plate of tortilla chips, you'll have one happy family. Whether you decide to add extra fixings is up to you!
Get Ree's Chicken Nachos recipe.
3
Loaded Nachos
The beef-and-bean mixture on these nachos are packed with spice thanks to chili powder, paprika, cumin, and crushed red pepper flakes. It's so good, you can use it for your favorite taco recipes, too!
Get Ree's Loaded Nachos recipe.
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4
Irish Nachos
Instead of tortilla chips, the base for these nachos starts with crispy, golden potatoes. It's a fun way to serve up nachos on St. Patrick's Day.
Get the Irish Nachos recipe.
5
Cheesesteak Nachos
This recipe is everything you love about Philly cheesesteak, including the shaved steak, onions, pepperoncini and cheese sauce, all loaded onto a plate of chips.
Get Ree's Cheesesteak Nachos recipe.
6
Cheeseburger Tatchos
The concept of tatchos (using frozen tater tots as the base for your nachos) is more and more popular these days. It's especially tasty when paired with cheeseburger-inspired toppings, like ground beef, pickles, and special sauce.
Get the Cheeseburger Tatchos recipe.
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7
Crab Rangoon Nachos
This mash-up of two party appetizers combines crispy wonton chips, creamy crab meat, and duck sauce for good measure!
Get Ree's Crab Rangoon Nachos recipe.
8
Cowboy Nachos
Brisket, beans, and enchilada sauce give these nachos all the Tex-Mex flavors you know and love. Not to mention, it's topped with Monterey Jack cheese and pico de gallo.
Get Ree's Cowboy Nachos recipe.
9
Brunch Nachos
Yes, you can have nachos for breakfast! This recipe proves it with chips loaded with scrambled eggs, beans, corn, and cheese. You can even add crumbled bacon on top, if that's your thing.
Get the Brunch Nachos recipe.
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10
Beef Fajita Nachos
Here's an unexpected twist for flank steak marinated in chipotle, lime, garlic, and cilantro. Use it as a topping for nachos, along with sizzling peppers and onions.
Get Ree's Beef Fajita Nachos recipe.
11
Chipotle Pulled Pork Nachos
Make a big batch of slow cooked chipotle pulled pork and you can have smoky, flavorful nachos throughout the week. It's also a great excuse to pile on sour cream and jalapeños.
Get the Chipotle Pulled Pork Nachos recipe at Britney Breaks Bread.
12
Football Nacho Board
Turn your plate of nachos into an over-the-top football board with this adorable tutorial. They're piled high with bbq chicken and sour cream for garnish, but it's the field of green toppings that really makes it ready for game day!
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13
Spicy Lentil Nachos
You won't miss the meat in this vegetarian Super Bowl recipe. That's because the hearty, saucy, spicy lentils are perfectly satisfying. Oh, and they're topped with a homemade cheese sauce!
14
Mediterranean Nachos
Pita chips get loaded up with fresh fixin's inspired by the Mediterranean, like hummus, tzatziki, olives, and chopped veggies. It's not exactly the same as your typical nacho recipe, but it's still darn delicious.
Get the Mediterranean Nachos recipe at Platings and Pairings.
15
Roasted Salsa Verde Chicken Nachos
Colorful salsa verde will completely transform your chicken nachos. Add other fresh toppings, like avocado and radishes for more brightness on this sheet pan recipe.
Get the Roasted Salsa Verde Chicken Nachos recipe at The Modern Proper.
