Nachos are one of the most popular appetizers to enjoy with friends and family. They’re often served on a gigantic platter and are smothered in cheese, seasoned ground meat, and other tasty toppings. If you find yourself with a mound of leftover nachos, you may wonder if it’s worth it to bring the leftovers home.
We’re happy to tell you that you can reheat nachos so that they’re crispy and delicious. Take a look at the following 3 methods for reheating nachos.
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Method 1: How to Reheat Nachos in the Oven (Our Top Pick)
In our opinion, reheating nachos in the oven produces the best results.
- Preheat the oven to 230°F.
- Place the nachos on an oven-safe dish or plate.
- Cover the nachos with a piece of foil.
- Reheat the nachos for 5-20 minutes until they’re nice and crisp. If you have a convection oven, the fan should be on low.
- Remove the nachos from the oven and let them sit for a few minutes before eating. Serve with salsa, guacamole, and sour cream.
Method 2: How to Reheat Nachos in a Skillet
- Spread the nachos in a single layer in a large skillet.
- Cut a piece of foil that’s large enough to cover the top of the skillet. Use the foil to cover the nachos.
- Cover the skillet with a lid.
- Reheat the nachos over medium to medium-high heat for about 5 minutes until the cheese is melted. Check the nachos a couple times to ensure they don’t burn.
- Remove the nachos from the skillet and allow them to cool a bit before serving with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole.
Method 3: Reheating Nachos in the Microwave
Microwaves usually aren’t the best option to reheat food that should be crispy. Follow these steps for great results.
- Place a piece of paper towel on a microwave-safe container or plate. Add the nachos and spread them out evenly.
- Microwave for 1 minute and check. If the nachos aren’t hot enough, continue for another 20 seconds and repeat every 20 seconds until they’re ready to eat. Be careful with the cheese as it can be very hot. Allow the nachos to cool a bit before eating.
Pro Tips for Reheating Leftover Nachos
- Remove any cold toppings like guacamole, salsa, tomatoes, sour cream, etc., before reheating.
- The oven temperature can be increased from 230°F to 300°F. This will speed up the reheating time to 5-10 minutes.
- Keep an eye on the nachos to ensure they don’t burn. Heat them until the chips are hot and the cheese is melted.
Can I Reheat Nachos with Cold Toppings?
Reheating nachos with cold toppings can cause them to become soggy. If you have a broiler, you can leave the toppings on by following these steps:
- Use an oven-safe pan like a cookie sheet that’s large enough to hold the nachos.
- Spread the nachos out evenly on the cookie sheet.
- Place the cookie sheet under the broiler.
- Heat the nachos for about 1-3 minutes. Watch the nachos closely as it won’t take long to reheat using the broiler and you don’t want them to burn.
- Remove the nachos from the oven and allow them to cool a bit before serving.
How to Prevent Nachos from Getting Soggy
Nobody likes soggy nachos! Here are some tips on how to make incredible homemade nachos that are crispy and delicious.
- It’s best to use high-quality thicker chips.
- Reheating without the toppings will prevent them from getting soggy.
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How to Make Nachos
Ingredients
- 4 flour tortillas 6-inch
- vegetable oil for frying
- salt to taste
- oil
- optional seasonings
- your favorite toppings
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 400°F.
- Cut a 6-inch tortilla into four triangles.
- Shallow fry the triangles in a few inches of oil in a skillet until golden brown. You may have to do this in batches.
- Let the nachos drain on paper towels and season with salt.
- Place the triangles on a baking sheet and brush them with a little oil. Season with herbs and spices as desired.
- Add your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, diced onion, tomato, and seasoned meat.
- Bake in the oven for 6-8 minutes or until the toppings are warm and the cheese is melted. Serve with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole. Enjoy!
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