Description
Loaded Southern-style nachos featuring crispy tortilla chips topped with seasoned ground beef, Cajun-spiced shrimp, rich nacho cheese sauce, and melted cheddar. A bold surf-and-turf snack perfect for parties, game days, or sharing.
Ingredients
- 1 bag tortilla chips
- 1 cup cooked ground beef, seasoned to taste
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, seasoned with Cajun spice
- 1 1/2 cups nacho cheese sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Spread the tortilla chips evenly across a large baking sheet.
- Distribute the cooked ground beef evenly over the chips.
- Add the Cajun-seasoned shrimp on top of the beef and chips.
- Drizzle the nacho cheese sauce evenly across the nachos.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired.
- Serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
- Use thicker tortilla chips to prevent them from becoming soggy.
- Cook shrimp separately before adding to the nachos to avoid overcooking.
- Add toppings like jalapeños, diced tomatoes, or olives for extra flavor.
- Pepper jack cheese can replace cheddar for a spicier version.
- Reheat leftovers in the oven rather than the microwave to keep chips crispy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
