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Loaded Ballpark Nachos Recipe with Easy Jalapeño Cheese Sauce Guide

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These loaded ballpark nachos are easy to make at home, packed with flavor, and come with a creamy jalapeño cheese sauce that has just the right kick. Perfect for game day or casual get-togethers, they bring the stadium vibes right to your kitchen.

Ingredients

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  • Tortilla Chips (sturdy, thick-cut)
  • 1 pound (450 g) Ground Beef, lean or regular
  • 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) Black Beans, drained and rinsed
  • Jalapeño Cheese Sauce:
  • 2 cups (200 g) Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded
  • 4 oz (115 g) Cream Cheese, softened
  • 2 Fresh Jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 cup (240 ml) Milk (whole or 2%)
  • 2 tbsp (28 g) Butter
  • 2 tbsp (16 g) All-Purpose Flour
  • ½ tsp Garlic Powder
  • ½ tsp Onion Powder
  • Salt and Black Pepper to taste
  • Additional Toppings:
  • 1 cup (150 g) Diced Tomatoes, fresh or canned, drained
  • ½ cup (75 g) Sliced Black Olives
  • ¼ cup (25 g) Green Onions, chopped
  • Fresh Cilantro, a handful, roughly chopped
  • Sour Cream, for serving
  • Pickled Jalapeños (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook for 6-8 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  3. Stir in 2 tablespoons taco seasoning and ¼ cup (60 ml) water. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until beef absorbs flavors. Remove from heat.
  4. Warm the drained and rinsed black beans in the same skillet or a small saucepan over low heat for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Prepare the jalapeño cheese sauce: Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until smooth and bubbling.
  6. Slowly whisk in milk, stirring constantly until thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in cream cheese until smooth. Add shredded cheddar, chopped jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until melted and creamy.
  8. Spread tortilla chips evenly on the lined baking sheet. Distribute seasoned ground beef and warmed black beans over chips.
  9. Drizzle or spoon jalapeño cheese sauce over the top to cover as many chips as possible.
  10. Add diced tomatoes, sliced black olives, and half of the chopped green onions.
  11. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until heated through and cheese sauce is bubbly.
  12. Remove from oven and garnish with remaining green onions, fresh cilantro, and dollops of sour cream. Add pickled jalapeños if desired.
  13. Serve immediately while warm and melty.

Notes

Use sturdy, thick-cut tortilla chips to prevent sogginess. Seed jalapeños to reduce heat if desired. Reheat leftovers under a broiler for 1-2 minutes to crisp chips. Cheese sauce can be made up to 2 days ahead and reheated gently with a splash of milk if thickened. For gluten-free, use certified gluten-free chips and seasonings.

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