QUESO BAKED NACHOS

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I modified a nachos recipe I found, and my family loves it! It is now a regular at all of our parties or any time we're craving nachos. -Denise Wheeler, Newaygo, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 envelope taco seasoning
3/4 cup water
1 package (13 ounces) tortilla chips
1 cup refried beans
1 jar (15-1/2 ounces) salsa con queso dip
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh chives, optional
1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook and crumble beef over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes; drain. Stir in taco seasoning and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally., In an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan, layer a third each of the following: chips, beans, beef mixture and queso dip. Repeat layers twice., Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 10-15 minutes. Top with tomatoes and, if desired, chives; serve immediately with sour cream on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 786mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.