Campfire Nachos Recipe
These Campfire Nachos are a delicious, easy-to-make treat perfect for outdoor cooking. Layered with tortilla chips, melted taco cheese, fresh veggies, and spicy jalapeños, then cooked over a campfire or grill until gooey and hot, they’re the perfect shareable snack for gatherings and camping trips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 8 ounces tortilla chips
- 3 cups taco cheese (shredded or your favorite blend)
Vegetables & Toppings
- ½ cup black olives, sliced
- ¼ cup green onions, sliced
- ½ cup tomatoes, diced
- 2 jalapeños, sliced and seeds removed
- Cilantro for garnish (optional)
Condiments
- Sour cream (for topping)
- Salsa (for topping)
- Guacamole (for topping)
Instructions
- Layer the base: Place one-third of the tortilla chips evenly on the bottom of a 10.5-inch cast iron skillet, creating a sturdy base for the nachos.
- Add first toppings: Sprinkle one-third of the shredded taco cheese over the chips, then add half of the sliced black olives, half of the diced tomatoes, half of the sliced jalapeños, and half of the sliced green onions evenly across the layer.
- Second chip layer: Add another one-third of the tortilla chips over the toppings, followed by another one-third portion of shredded cheese.
- Final toppings and chips: Finish with the remaining tortilla chips, cheese, olives, tomatoes, and green onions. Place the remaining jalapeño slices on top for a spicy kick.
- Cover the skillet: Loosely cover the skillet with aluminum foil to help retain heat and encourage the cheese to melt evenly.
- Cook on fire or grill: Place the covered skillet directly on a campfire grate or grill over medium heat. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat, sprinkle with fresh cilantro if desired, and serve hot with sour cream, salsa, and guacamole on the side for dipping and toppings.
Notes
- Using a cast iron skillet helps distribute heat evenly and withstands direct fire or grill heat.
- Remove seeds from jalapeños to reduce spiciness if preferred.
- Serve immediately for best taste and texture.
- Feel free to customize with additional toppings like cooked ground beef, black beans, or corn.
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