I hope you enjoy them! Let me know how they go over at your next party. We’ve always been party people. We LOVE throwing parties and having gatherings in our home. Often times those parties run a bit late, so we like to have extra “late night” food on hand when the inevitable cravings begin. People start getting hungry again and they want something to munch on. What better late night munchie food than nachos? NACHOS! This, my friends, is “Mike’s Late Night Nachos”. A new recipe is born. I’m not even sure how the name was coined. It probably started when someone asked, “Hey, how about Mike’s late night nachos?” The name stuck, and here we are. This is super easy to make. She painted the platter herself. She complains that she isn’t happy with the results, but I LOVE it. Just look at this thing? Perfection, I say. It’s AWESOME! Great job, Patty! Our nachos now have their own platter. I use this every time we make them now. This dish can be done in about 15 minutes or so. Truly. Nice and quick! There are hungry people waiting! Let’s talk about how to make Mike’s Late Night Nachos!
Tortilla Chips. Use your favorite. Salsa con Queso. Use your favorite brand, or try my queso dip recipe. Shredded Cheddar Cheese.Mexican Chorizo. TOPPINGS Jalapeno Peppers. Tomato. Avocado. Or use guacamole. Chopped Cilantro. Sour Cream or Mexican Crema. Optional.
Pour the salsa con queso over the chips and mix them up a bit. Next, shred cheddar cheese over the top. You can use other cheeses, like Monterey Jack, pepper jack, or any other yellow-white cheese, as long as it is nice and melty, but cheddar is the original. Heat your oven to 220 degrees while you cook your chorizo. There is argument to how much chorizo should be included. I normally only include 6 ounces, but if you’re extra hungry and have meat-loving friends, double the amount. Sometimes chorizo can overpower, though, so be careful and test to your own preference. Chop up your toppings while the cheese is melting. Pull the nachos out of the oven and top with chopped jalapeno peppers, chopped tomato, and fresh avocado. Looks gorgeous, right? Are you ready to dig in? Carry it out to the party and take a big step back. Seriously, watch out! You don’t want to lose a hand in there! You can reheat the nachos on a baking sheet in the oven, or use your air fryer or toaster oven. Try layering on extra crispy tortillas to enjoy again. It is very likely you won’t have any leftovers. If they alter one thing, they get yelled at! I’m glad Mike is finally sharing this with the world. Enjoy. If you try this recipe, please let us know! Leave a comment, rate it and tag a photo #ChiliPepperMadness on Instagram so we can take a look. I always love to see all of your spicy inspirations. Thanks! – Mike H. NOTE: This recipe was updated on 9/6/24 to include new information, photos, and video. It was originally published on 10/19/16.
