Nachos de Queso con Frijoles y Escabeche (Cheese Nachos)
Crisp corn tortilla chips under warm cheese sauce, black beans and tangy pickled jalapeños. Made for sharing.
Made with Escabeche (pickled jalapenos and carrots) 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
- Time15 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.44 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 the black beans in a small pan with a splash of water for 4 minutes, until steaming hot. Season with a pinch of salt.
4 min - 2
Gently warm your ready made queso (see the base recipe) in a pan over a low heat, stirring, until smooth and steaming hot all the way through. Add a splash of milk if it has thickened.
4 min - 3
Spread the broken tostadas on a large platter or tray.
- 4
Spoon the warm beans over the tostadas, then pour over the hot queso.
- 5
Top with your ready made escabeche (see the base recipe), spring onions, coriander and dollops of soured cream.
- 6
Serve immediately with lime wedges. Chips go soft within about 10 minutes.
Tips
- Keep the queso gently warm over a low heat. High heat makes it grainy.
- Serve queso in a bowl alongside for dipping if you want to keep the chips crisp for longer.
- Chop a few escabeche jalapeño rings finely into the queso for a spicy kick.
Storing and freezing
Best eaten straight away. Leftover queso keeps in the fridge for 3 days and reheats gently with a splash of milk.
Questions
Are these nachos gluten free?
Yes, when the tostadas are made from gluten free corn tortillas as in the base recipe. Check the label on tinned beans and any shop bought chips.
Can I add meat?
Yes. Shredded chicken, chorizo or beef all work. Warm the meat through before layering and scatter it over the chips before the queso.
More made with escabeche (pickled jalapenos and carrots)
Chuletas de Cerdo en Mole con Escabeche (Pork Chops in Red Mole)
GFDFEFTorta de Milanesa de Pollo (Breaded Chicken Torta)
NFSincronizadas con Jamón y Queso (Ham and Cheese Quesadillas)
EFNFTacos de Papa con Chorizo y Escabeche (Potato and Chorizo Tacos)
EFNFSee every dish made with escabeche (pickled jalapenos and carrots)
Double 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.