Ultimate Crispy Sheet Pan Queso Fundido Nachos Recipe Easy Spicy Chorizo Delight
A quick and easy recipe for crispy sheet pan nachos loaded with spicy chorizo and a blend of melty cheeses, perfect for a satisfying snack or casual gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
- Tortilla chips (sturdy, thick-cut)
- Fresh Mexican chorizo, casing removed
- Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- Queso Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- Diced red onion
- Thinly sliced jalapeño peppers
- Minced garlic (1-2 cloves)
- Roughly chopped fresh cilantro
- Fresh lime juice (for squeezing before serving)
- Optional toppings: sour cream, sliced black olives, diced tomatoes, avocado slices
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a skillet over medium heat, crumble and cook the fresh chorizo with minced garlic and diced onion until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat but leave a little for flavor.
- Spread a generous layer of sturdy tortilla chips evenly on the prepared sheet pan, avoiding piling chips too high.
- Sprinkle a blend of shredded Monterey Jack, queso Oaxaca, and sharp cheddar cheese evenly over the chips.
- Distribute the cooked chorizo mixture and jalapeño slices evenly across the cheese-covered chips.
- Add a light sprinkle of cheese on top to bind everything together when melted.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, watching carefully until the cheese is bubbling and just starting to brown at the edges.
- Remove from oven and garnish with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Add dollops of sour cream or slices of avocado if desired.
- Serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
Spread chips in a single even layer to avoid sogginess. Cook chorizo fully in skillet before baking to develop flavor and avoid greasy bites. Watch cheese closely in last minutes to prevent burning. Use fresh shredded cheese for best melt and texture. Add fresh lime juice and sour cream at the end to balance richness. Reheat leftovers in a 375°F oven for 8-10 minutes to regain crispness; avoid microwaving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/4 of the she
- Calories: 475
- Fat: 32.5
- Carbohydrates: 32.5
- Fiber: 3.5
- Protein: 21
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