Matt Preston and Michelle Southan’s 11 best ways with nachos

Matt Preston and Michelle Southan reveal their secrets to crunchy nachos heaven with these amazing recipes. From classic nachos to baked bean nachos, there’s something here for everyone.

Matt Preston and Michelle Southan love nachos. Whenever they’re together in the kitchen, they have to cook up a new version of them – and we’ve been taking notes.

We’ve got the recipes for each and every type of nachos they’ve made, from absolutely classic Mexican nachos to the microwave baked bean version that Matt describes as “alluring” but that Michelle calls “amazing”.

Classic nachos.

Classic nachos

For a quick and easy snack try these 3-ingredient cheese jalapeño nachos.

Smashed avocado nachos with barbecued corn salsa.

Smashed avocado nachos with barbecued corn salsa

For effortless entertaining, try these sensational smashed avocado nachos served with a barbecued corn and cumin salsa.

Memphis-style loaded nachos.

Memphis-style loaded nachos

Take a few shortcuts with this quick and easy pulled pork and jalapeño nacho recipe.

Microwave 3-minute nachos.

Microwave 3-minute nachos

This is all cooked in just three minutes and is surely the world’s fastest nachos. Many things may go soggy in the microwave, but corn chips stay super crisp. Microwave for one minute to melt the cheese, or up to three minutes for more golden patches. Drained cottage cheese adds a creamy texture that represents queso fresco, a fresh Mexican cheese.

No-bake tequila and lime fish nacho bites.

No-bake tequila and lime fish nacho bites

Impress your guests with these flavoursome tequila and lime-infused salmon and nacho bites topped with a fiery coriander and jalapeño puree.

Nachos with the lot.

Nachos with the lot

Dive into these fully loaded nachos topped with beef and bacon meatballs, cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, onion and tomato. Serve with pineapple and chilli salsa and pickled cucumbers for the ultimate finish.

Crispy chicken skin nachos with jalapeño and avocado salsa.

Crispy chicken skin nachos with jalapeno and avocado salsa

Crispy chicken skin takes this fiery nacho bowl to a whole new level of deliciousness.

Quick and easy nachos with whipped feta.

Quick and easy nachos with whipped feta

Leave out the green chilli for a family friendly version of these quick and easy, meat-free nachos topped with smashed avocado and whipped feta.

Beef and bean nachos.

Beef and bean nachos

Leave out the chilli for a family-friendly version of these cheesy beef and bean nachos topped with sour cream, tomato salsa and homemade guacamole.

Smoking macho nachos.

Smokin’ macho nachos

For the ultimate comfort food tuck into these cheesy beef, chorizo and black bean nachos.

Baked bean microwave nachos.

Baked bean microwave nachos

Turn pantry staple baked beans into delicious nachos in minutes. Once drained, the beans have the texture of traditional Mexican refried beans. And hold on to that drained tomato-flavoured liquid!

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Originally published as Matt Preston and Michelle Southan’s 11 best ways with nachos