Best Baja Nachos Recipes

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SHRIMP NACHOS (BAJA 'DERVES)



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This tasty little treat came from Better Homes and Gardens "Prizewinning Recipes". Unusual and very easy to make.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Southwestern U.S.

Time 22m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can diced green chili peppers, drained
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced pitted ripe olives, drained
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 (4 ounce) can baby shrimp, rinsed and drained
36 -40 tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a large bowl, combine cheese, chili peppers, olives, green onions, and mayonnaise.
  • Gently stir in shrimp.
  • Using two 12-inch pizza pans, arrange about half of the tortilla chips. Top each chip with a teaspoon or two of the cheese-shrimp mixture.
  • Bake for 7 to 8 minutes or just until cheese is melted. Let cool a minute or so before transferring to serving plate as the cheese will be very hot.

BAJA NACHOS



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These were my favorite nachos when I lived in SoCal. Now that I live in a small city in Northern MI I've had to adapt it for locally available ingredients. A touch of Baja California in Northern Michigan...perfect!

Provided by Catherine Zaring @Cookiez54

Categories     Seafood Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 8

- tortilla chips
1 can(s) crab meat, well drained
1 can(s) small shrimp, well drained
1-2 - green onions (scallions), sliced
1 small can(s) sliced black olives, or you can slice your on
8 oz package(s) mexican blend shredded cheese
- chunky salsa
- sour cream

Steps:

  • Pile tortilla chips on dinner-sized plate. Sprinkle with 1/2 the cheese. Top with crab, shrimp, sliced green onions and black olives. Sprinkle remaining cheese over all.
  • Microwave on high for 1.5-2 minutes; until cheese melts.
  • Serve with salsa and sour cream if desired.

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