BBQ Black Bean Nachos (Printable Version)
Crispy tortilla chips layered with smoky BBQ black beans and homemade jalapeño cheese sauce for the ultimate Tex-Mex snack.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ BBQ Black Beans
01 - 1 tbsp olive oil
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 1 (15 oz / 425 g) can black beans, drained and rinsed
05 - ¼ cup BBQ sauce
06 - ½ tsp ground cumin
07 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Jalapeño Cheese Sauce
08 - 1 tbsp butter
09 - 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
10 - ¾ cup milk
11 - 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
12 - 1–2 jalapeños, finely chopped (fresh or pickled)
13 - Pinch of salt
→ Assembly
14 - 8 oz (225 g) tortilla chips
15 - ¼ cup sliced green onions
16 - 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
17 - Sour cream or Greek yogurt, for garnish (optional)
18 - Extra sliced jalapeños, for topping
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
02 - Stir in black beans, BBQ sauce, cumin, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes, mashing some beans for a thicker texture. Set aside.
03 - In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux.
04 - Slowly whisk in milk, stirring constantly until thickened (about 3–4 minutes). Reduce heat to low and stir in shredded cheddar and chopped jalapeños. Mix until cheese melts and sauce is smooth. Season with a pinch of salt.
05 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread tortilla chips on a baking sheet or oven-safe platter. Spoon BBQ black beans evenly over the chips. Drizzle generously with jalapeño cheese sauce.
06 - Bake for 5–7 minutes, just until everything is heated through and edges crisp. Remove from oven and top with green onions, cilantro, and extra jalapeños. Add sour cream if desired.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Ready in just 30 minutes from start to finish
- Uses mostly pantry staples you likely already have
- Perfect for customizing based on your heat preference
- Serves as both an appetizer or casual dinner option
02 -
- These nachos hold up remarkably well compared to standard varieties
- Each serving provides a full 14 grams of protein making them more substantial than typical appetizers
- The combination of BBQ and jalapeño creates a unique sweet heat profile
03 -
- Use freshly grated cheese rather than pre-shredded bags which contain anti-caking agents that can make your sauce grainy
- Arrange chips in a single layer on two smaller baking sheets rather than piling high on one if serving a crowd
- Keep some chips on the side for serving to ensure everyone gets the perfect ratio of toppings to chips