Nachos Grande

Nachos Grande is a hearty, shareable Mexican-American appetizer featuring a generous mound of crispy tortilla chips piled high with melted cheese, seasoned ground beef, refried beans, jalapeños, and often topped with sour cream, guacamole, and salsa. It's a classic party platter or bar snack designed for communal eating.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is typically high in carbohydrates from the chips, fat from the cheese and sour cream, and provides a good amount of protein from the beef and beans. A full platter can easily range from 1,500 to over 2,000 calories, making it a very rich, indulgent meal.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	850 kcal
Protein	28 g
Carbs	72 g
Fat	48 g
Fiber	9 g
Sugar	6 g
Sodium	1650 mg
Calcium	320 mg
Iron	4.2 mg
Potassium	680 mg
Vitamin C	18 mg
Vitamin A	250 mcg
Phosphorus	450 mg
Magnesium	75 mg
Zinc	3.8 mg

Per 1 plate (350 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Nachos Grande is a quintessential example of Tex-Mex cuisine, a fusion born along the Texas-Mexico border. Nutritionally, it's a calorie-dense dish that packs a wide variety of food groups into one, making it a popular choice for sharing but also a notable example of 'loaded' comfort food.