Super Nacho Bowl
Servings: 12 servings
A mountain of nachos is always a good idea! Super Nacho Bowl is the perfect vegetarian tower of delicious nachos. Made with Dei Fratelli Chopped Mexican Tomatoes, 3 different cheeses, black beans, black olives, and peppers this restaurant-quality masterpiece is made right in your oven!
Ingredients:
- 2 (14.5 oz.) cans Dei Fratelli Chopped Mexican Tomatoes, drained
- 1/2 tsp. Garlic, granulated
- 1/4 tsp. Cumin
- 1/4 tsp. Paprika
- 1/3 tsp. Sea Salt
- 1/3 tsp. Black Pepper
- 2 lbs. Tortilla Chips, salted
- 1 1/2 lbs. Jack Cheese, shaved
- 3/4 lbs. Muenster Cheese, shaved
- 1/2 lbs. Queso Fresco, shaved or crumbled
- 1 (15 oz.) can Black Beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (4 oz.) can Black Olives, drained and sliced
- 1/2 Cup White Onion, diced
- 1/2 Cup Green Bell Pepper, diced
- 1/2 Cup Red Bell Pepper, diced
- 1-2 Jalapenos , sliced thin
- Nonstick Cooking Spray, as needed
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375 F. Remove all but the lower rack in the oven.
- In a small bowl, mix together all of the seasonings. Set aside.
- Optional step: Place onion and bell peppers into a medium-sized sauté pan. Sauté over medium-high heat until soft and onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. This will help remove some of the moisture.
- Spray the entire inside of a very large, oven-safe bowl with nonstick spray (we used a 13" stainless steel bowl). Make sure the bowl will fit comfortably in the oven before spraying. Use 1/4 tsp. of the seasoning to coat the inside of the bowl.
- Cover the bottom of the bowl with a layer of tortilla chips. Begin building your layer by topping the chips with 1/4 of the Dei Fratelli Chopped Mexican Tomatoes, cheeses, beans, olives, onion, and peppers. Finish with a sprinkle of 1/4 tsp. seasoning.
- Top with another layer of chips and repeat until the bowl is filled, about 3 more times. Make sure the very top layer is only chips.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until cheese is completely melted. Remove from oven carefully and cover with a large baking sheet or pizza pan. Invert to flip nachos out of the bowl.
Chef's Tip:
Garnish with shredded lettuce, diced avocado, and fresh, chopped cilantro. You can also add cooked protein to your layers, such as ground beef, shredded chicken, or sautéed portabello mushrooms.
