Crispy Oven-Baked Nachos with Spicy Pico de Gallo

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Oven-baked tortilla chips topped with melted cheese and served with a fresh, spicy pico de gallo bursting with tomato and cilantro flavors. This Mexican-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, turns corn tortilla chips, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, Roma tomatoes into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread 6 cups corn tortilla chips evenly on a large baking sheet. Sprinkle 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the chips.
  2. Step 2: Bake the chips with cheese for 8-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly, with edges of chips slightly crispy.
  3. Step 3: While the nachos bake, combine 3 medium diced Roma tomatoes, 1/2 small finely diced red onion, 1 small minced jalapeño, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro in a bowl.
  4. Step 4: Add 1 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper to the tomato mixture. Stir gently to combine and let sit for 5 minutes to develop flavors.
  5. Step 5: Remove nachos from oven and serve immediately topped with the fresh spicy pico de gallo on the side or spooned over the chips.

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