prep 15 minutes bake 20 minutes at 350°F
Make and serve this popular bar food in the same pan. Choose your chips, then use this formula to top them any way you like. Make sure the ingredients are evenly sprinkled over the chips so each bite has a little of everything. Serving a mixed crowd? Top half for those who like it hot and half for those who prefer mild.
- 5 cups bite-size tortilla chips (6 oz.)
- Meat
- 1 15-oz. can Beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup chunky salsa
- 1½ cups shredded Cheese (6 oz.)
- Toppings
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread half the chips in an 13×9-inch pan. In a bowl combine Meat, Beans, and the 1 cup salsa. Spoon half the meat mixture over the chips. Sprinkle with half the Cheese.
2. Bake about 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with remaining chips, meat mixture, and Cheese. Bake 10 minutes more or until cheese is melted. Top with desired Toppings.
number of servings 8
MEAT
* 12 oz. ground beef, browned and drained
* 2 cups shredded cooked beef
* 2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast
* 2 cups shredded cooked pork
BEANS
* Black beans
* Pinto beans
* Small red beans
* White beans (Great Northern or cannellini)
CHEESE
* Cheddar cheese
* Co-Jack cheese
* Monterey Jack with jalapeños
* Mexican-style four-cheese blend
TOPPINGS
* Chili powder
* Chunky salsa
* Seeded and sliced fresh jalapeño chile peppers
* or pickled jalapeño chile peppers
* Sliced green onions
* Sliced pitted ripe olives
* Snipped fresh cilantro
* Sour cream
* Guacamole
*TIP Chile peppers contain oils that can irritate your skin and eyes. Wear plastic or rubber gloves when working with them.