Nachos con Queso Chipotle (Smoky Cheese Nachos)
Crisp totopos buried under silky smoky chipotle cheese sauce, black beans, avocado and pickled jalapeños.
Made with Chipotle in adobo sauce (homemade) and Tostadas and totopos (tortilla chips) and Queso (Mexican cheese sauce). Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time20 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.41 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Warm your ready made queso (see the base recipe) in a pan over a low heat, stirring, until steaming hot and smooth. Add a splash of milk if it has thickened.
- 2
Stir your ready made chipotle adobo sauce (see the base recipe) into the queso until smooth. Taste and add more for heat.
- 3
Heat the black beans in a small pan for 3 to 4 minutes until steaming hot all the way through.
3 min 30 s - 4
Mix the tomatoes, spring onions and lime juice in a bowl.
- 5
Spread your ready made tostada wedges (see the base recipe) on a large platter or tray. Spoon over the beans.
- 6
Pour the chipotle queso over the top and finish with the tomato mixture, avocado, jalapeños and coriander. Serve at once.
Tips
- Pour the warm queso over the chips just before serving. The chips go soft within minutes otherwise.
- For crowd nachos, serve the queso in a bowl in the middle so people dip.
- Warm the chips in the oven for 5 minutes first for extra crunch.
Storing and freezing
Best eaten at once. The chipotle queso keeps in the fridge for 3 days and reheats gently with a splash of milk, stirring until steaming hot. Do not freeze.
Questions
Can I use shop bought tortilla chips?
Yes. Look for plain salted corn chips and check the label for gluten free.
Can I make the queso ahead?
Yes. Make and chill it up to 3 days ahead, then reheat gently with a splash of milk.
Can I add meat?
Yes. Top with shredded chicken or crumbled cooked chorizo for a heartier plate.
More made with chipotle in adobo sauce (homemade)
Esquites Cremosos con Chipotle (Creamy Chipotle Corn Cups)
GFNFSalmon Glaseado al Chipotle con Salsa de Aguacate (Chipotle Salmon)
GFDFEFAlbondigas al Chipotle (Meatballs in Smoky Chipotle Sauce)
GFNFQuesadillas de Atún con Chipotle (Tuna and Chipotle Quesadillas)
EFNFDouble check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.