Last week was National Nacho Day, and Santa Maria is inviting you to join the fun with our #NachoChallenge. This towering nacho stack, packed with bold flavors, is a crowd-pleasing favorite that's easy to make at home.
Ingredients (serves 3-4)
- 1 bag Santa Maria Nacho Chips (475g)
- 1 cup Santa Maria Dip Nacho Cheese Style
- 1 jar Santa Maria Chunky Wrap Salsa Mild
- 1 jar Santa Maria Green Jalapeños
- 8 slices cheddar cheese
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 red bell pepper
- 400g chicken breast (vegetarian options: vegetarian chicken, Pulled Oats, or fried aubergine)
- 1 bag Santa Maria Taco Seasoning Mix
- 50g sour cream
Dip & Topping Ingredients
- 1 bag Santa Maria Guacamole Dip Mix
- 2 avocados
- 1 bag Santa Maria Dip Mix Cheese
- 125g sour cream
- Fresh parsley
Equipment Needed
- A heat-resistant, deep round container (e.g., tin can, rusk tin, kitchenware holder, or storage jar) that can withstand 120°C in the oven.
No heat-resistant container? Warm the ingredients first on a baking tray, then assemble in the container—no oven needed for the final build.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat oven to 120°C.
- Boil chicken breasts for 15 minutes, then shred with two forks. Mix with Taco Seasoning Mix and a splash of oil. (For vegan: Follow package instructions for your alternative and mix with seasoning.)
- Dice peppers and sauté in olive oil until lightly browned.
- Mash 2 avocados and stir in Guacamole Dip Mix. Set aside.
- Mix sour cream with Cheese Dip Mix. Set aside.
- Gather your tin, Nacho Chips, Dip Nacho Cheese Style, (veggie) meat, Chunky Wrap Salsa, Green Jalapeños, cheddar, peppers, and 50g sour cream.
- Layer in the container:
1. Nacho Chips
2. Dip Nacho Cheese Style
3. Nacho Chips
4. Chunky Wrap Salsa Mild
5. Nacho Chips
6. 4 cheddar slices + grilled peppers
7. Nacho Chips
8. Pulled (vegan) chicken
9. Dip Nacho Cheese Style
10. Nacho Chips
11. 50g sour cream + jalapeños (to taste)
12. Nacho Chips + remaining cheddar slices - Bake at 120°C for 10 minutes.
- Remove from oven. Place a large plate or board upside down on the tin, flip together, then gently slide off the tin to reveal your tower!
- Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve with guacamole and cheese dip.
Enjoy! Image and recipe: Santa Maria x Leonie Ter Veld
