Base for loaded nacho-style snacks

Base for loaded nacho-style snacks recipe videos

A base for loaded nacho-style snacks is typically a layer of crisp, fried or baked tortilla chips, serving as the foundation for a variety of toppings. Common ingredients include corn tortillas cut into wedges and fried in oil, or sometimes baked for a lighter version. This style of snack has its origins in Mexican cuisine, specifically from the state of Chihuahua, and has become a popular appetizer and party food worldwide.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This base is generally high in carbohydrates and fats due to the corn and frying oil, with a modest amount of protein from the corn. A typical serving provides a good source of energy, with key nutrients including iron and some B vitamins from the corn, and a rough calorie ballpark is around 300-400 kcal per serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	320 kcal
Protein	4 g
Carbs	42 g
Fat	16 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	1 g
Sodium	210 mg
Iron	1.8 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.2 mg
Niacin (B3)	1.5 mg
Folate	45 mcg
Phosphorus	120 mg
Magnesium	30 mg
Zinc	0.8 mg
Copper	0.2 mg

Per 1 cup (about 60 g) of plain tortilla chips · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, nachos were invented by Ignacio 'Nacho' Anaya in 1943, who improvised a snack for a group of U.S. military wives using available ingredients. Nutritionally, the corn base offers a source of complex carbohydrates and, when made with whole corn, can provide dietary fiber.