Volcano Nachos

Name: Volcano Nachos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 cups Tortilla chips; 1.5 cups Liquid queso; 1 cup Meat chili; 1.5 cups Cheddar/jack blend; 2 Tomatoes; 4 Green onions, sliced; 1 cup Sour cream; 1 cup Guacamole; 0.25 cup Pickled jalapeños, sliced

Loaded nachos with cheese lava pouring over the top.

Developed and tested by The Neon Griddle test kitchenPublished August 1, 2026Last reviewed August 10, 2026Corrections

Prep: 15m
Cook: 25m
Serves: 6
Level: Medium

Ingredients

6servings

Tortilla chips4 cups
Liquid queso1 ½ cups
Meat chili1 cup
Cheddar/jack blend1 ½ cups
Tomatoes2
Green onions, sliced4
Sour cream1 cup
Guacamole1 cup
Pickled jalapeños, sliced¼ cup

Instructions

1
Layer & build
Layer chips and 1/2 cup of queso on an oven-safe plate.
2
Second layer
Add a second layer of chips and the remaining queso.
3
Layer & build 3
Top with a final layer of chips, the chili, and the shredded cheese blend.
4
Bake through
Bake at 400°F for 8 minutes until the cheese bubbles.
5
Top & garnish
Garnish with the fresh vegetables and massive scoops of guacamole and sour cream.

Nutrition

Per serving · estimated

Calories: 607
Fat: 44g
Carbs: 25g
Protein: 27g

Nutrition is estimated from the listed ingredients using standard reference values (USDA FoodData Central). 7 of 9 matched ingredients use verified FoodData Central entries (dictionary snapshot 2026-09-11). Brand, portion, and preparation differences can change the result. Frying fat is counted at the share typically absorbed, and brines drained before cooking are excluded. These figures are an estimate for general interest, not medical or dietary advice.

Equipment

High-speed blender

Enough power to pull a thick, frozen mixture down into the blades without stalling.

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