Dollar Store Cheesy Nachos

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1 (10 oz) bag tortilla chips

02 - 1 (15 oz) can refried beans

03 - 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained

04 - 1 (4 oz) can sliced jalapeños, optional

05 - 2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese

06 - 1/2 cup jarred salsa

07 - 1/2 cup sour cream

08 - 1/4 cup sliced black olives, optional

09 - 2 green onions, sliced, optional

01 - Set oven to 400°F and allow to fully preheat before assembling ingredients.

02 - Spread tortilla chips evenly across a large, oven-safe baking sheet or platter.

03 - Place refried beans in a microwave-safe bowl and warm for 1 minute to soften.

04 - Dollop or gently spread the warmed refried beans over the arranged tortilla chips.

05 - Scatter drained diced tomatoes with green chilies evenly over the beans and chips, then add sliced jalapeños as desired.

06 - Generously sprinkle shredded cheese over the layered ingredients.

07 - Transfer baking sheet to oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbling.

08 - Remove from oven and finish with salsa, sour cream, black olives, and green onions, as desired. Serve hot.

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You don’t have to spend much more than loose change for nachos that taste like a treat from your favorite spot.
Cleanup is nearly effortless, so you’ll still have energy for whoever’s waiting in the next room.

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Don’t skip draining the tomatoes—if you do, you’ll end up with floppy, soggy chips every time.
I once used a thinner chip and the whole batch collapsed under toppings, so now I’m picky about choosing the sturdiest bag.

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Microwaving beans before spreading makes them so much easier to work with—no more tugging chips right off the tray.
A sprinkle of extra cheese over the top after baking adds a soft, gooey layer that feels like a secret hack.