Cheese Nachos (serves 4)

A popular Mexican dish, nachos are usually crispy tortilla chips covered in melted cheese and other delicious toppings – such as chilli con carne, chicken and jalapenos. Follow this easy recipe and create platters of irresistible snack food for your next big party.

Ingredients:

Tortilla chips or cheese Doritos
2-3 cups refried beans
3 cups cheddar cheese
4 jalapeño peppers, sliced
salsa
guacamole
sour cream
coriander, chopped

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. Arrange a layer of tortilla chips along the bottom of a wide, shallow baking pan.
3. Spread the refried beans over the top.
4. Sprinkle the grated cheese over the top of chips and beans.
5. Sprinkle slices of jalapeño peppers over the cheese.
6. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
7. Spoon salsa, sour cream and guacamole over the top.
8. Sprinkle the chopped coriander to finish.

Optional: Add mince or chicken.