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Cheese nachos
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 343 kcal —
- Protein 4.3 g 9%
- Carbohydrate 32 g 12%
- Fat 22 g 28%
- Saturated fat 2.2 g 11%
- Fibre 3.2 g 11%
- Sugars 2.2 g —
- Sodium 313 mg 14%
- Cholesterol 3 mg 1%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 5 µg 1%
- Vitamin C 1.1 mg 1%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 4.1 mg 27%
- Vitamin K 19.3 µg 16%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.12 mg 10%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.13 mg 10%
- Niacin (B3) 0.63 mg 4%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.38 mg 8%
- Vitamin B6 0.22 mg 13%
- Folate (B9) 10 µg 3%
- Vitamin B12 0.07 µg 3%
- Choline 26.4 mg 5%
Minerals
- Calcium 63 mg 5%
- Iron 0.75 mg 4%
- Magnesium 42 mg 10%
- Phosphorus 198 mg 16%
- Potassium 362 mg 8%
- Zinc 0.86 mg 8%
- Copper 0.06 mg 7%
- Manganese 0.19 mg 8%
- Selenium 8.6 µg 16%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 343 | 4.3 g | 32 g | 22 g |
| 1 × serving | 80 g | 274 | 3.5 g | 25 g | 17 g |
| 2 × serving | 160 g | 549 | 6.9 g | 51 g | 34 g |
| ½ × serving | 40 g | 137 | 1.7 g | 13 g | 8.6 g |
| 3 × serving | 240 g | 823 | 10 g | 76 g | 52 g |
| 4 × serving | 320 g | 1098 | 14 g | 102 g | 69 g |
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Questions about Cheese nachos
How do you make cheese nachos without ending up with soggy chips?
Spread the tortilla chips in a single layer on a baking tray and scatter over grated cheddar or a good melting cheese. Bake at 180 °C for about 5–8 minutes, just until the cheese melts; add salsa, sour cream and other wet toppings afterwards.
What cheese is best for nachos?
Grated cheddar gives a strong flavour and melts well; Monterey Jack makes a milder, stretchier topping. For the smoothest coverage, combine grated cheese with a little warm cheese sauce.
What toppings go well with cheese nachos?
Spoon on salsa, sliced jalapeños, black beans, sweetcorn or cooked minced beef, then finish with guacamole, sour cream and chopped coriander. Keep juicy toppings such as tomatoes and salsa off the chips until serving so they stay crisp.
Can you reheat cheese nachos?
Yes: remove cold toppings such as guacamole and sour cream, then heat the nachos on a tray at 180 °C for about 5 minutes, until hot and crisp. They are best freshly made, as reheated chips can soften.
How should you store leftover cheese nachos?
Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container within 2 hours, ideally with cold toppings stored separately. Eat within 2 days and reheat until piping hot; the chips will usually be softer than when freshly made.
How much cheese nachos is a typical portion?
A typical portion is about 80 g. That provides 274 kcal, although toppings such as beef, beans or extra cheese change the total.
Are cheese nachos the same as nacho cheese tortilla chips?
No. Cheese nachos are tortilla chips served with melted cheese or cheese sauce, often with extra toppings; nacho cheese tortilla chips are flavoured crisps, with the cheese flavour baked or seasoned onto the chips.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 170291 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
