Mary Berry Nachos Grande Recipe

Mary Berry’s Nachos Grande is a vibrant, family-style appetizer featuring a rich layer of spiced refried beans and bubbling melted cheddar. Ideally the fresh green chilli should be deseeded and finely minced to ensure its heat is subtly and evenly integrated into the savory tomato base.

Mary Berry Nachos Grande Recipe Ingredients

• 2 tbsp sunflower oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 green pepper, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 x 225g can chopped tomatoes
• 1/2–1 fresh green chilli, halved, deseeded, and finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1 x 400g can refried beans
• 75ml water
• 1 x 75g packet tortilla chips
• 1/4 tsp ground cumin
• 6 oz (175g) Cheddar cheese, grated
• Extra paprika, to garnish

How To Make Mary Berry Nachos Grande Recipe

1. Sauté the Aromatics: Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Add the chopped onion, green pepper, and garlic. Cook gently, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until the vegetables have softened.
2. Reduce the Tomatoes: Stir in the canned tomatoes and the chopped fresh chilli. Cook over a medium heat for a further 5 minutes, or until most of the liquid from the tomatoes has evaporated and the mixture is thick.
3. Build the Bean Layer: Stir in the chilli powder and paprika, cooking for 3 minutes to bloom the spices. Add the refried beans, breaking them up with a fork. Pour in the measured water and cook, stirring from time to time, for 8–10 minutes until the mixture thickens into a spreadable consistency.
4. Assemble: Spoon the hot bean mixture into the center of a baking dish. Arrange the tortilla chips around the edge of the dish, pushing them slightly into the beans. Sprinkle the ground cumin over the assembly.
5. Add Cheese: Evenly sprinkle the grated Cheddar cheese over the central bean mixture and the surrounding tortilla chips.
6. Bake: Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (180°C fan/Gas 6) for 15–20 minutes. The nachos are ready when the cheese has completely melted and is beginning to bubble.
7. Finish: Remove from the oven, sprinkle with a little extra paprika for color, and serve immediately.

Recipe Tips

• Evaporate the Liquid: Ensure you cook the tomato mixture long enough in step 2. If the mixture is too watery, the refried beans will be runny and could make the tortilla chips soggy.
• Cheese Selection: While Cheddar is traditional, using a “Mature” or “Extra Mature” Cheddar provides a sharper flavor that stands up better against the earthy refried beans.
• Chip Placement: Arrange the chips so they overlap slightly. This creates a “wall” that allows guests to scoop up the warm bean dip without the chips breaking.
• Adjust the Heat: Fresh chillies vary in heat. Start with half a chilli if you prefer a milder snack, or keep the seeds in if you enjoy a more significant spicy kick.

What To Serve With Mary Berry Nachos Grande

Nacho accompaniments are cooling, fresh additions frequently served to balance the warmth of the spiced bean mixture. Ideally the guacamole should be prepared with a generous squeeze of lime juice to provide a bright, zesty contrast to the rich, melted cheese.

• A bowl of cool sour cream or Greek yogurt
• Fresh tomato salsa or pico de gallo
• Mary Berry Cheese and Olive Bites
• Chilled Mexican lager or a refreshing lime margarita

How To Store Mary Berry Nachos Grande

• Refrigerate: These are best served immediately to keep the chips crunchy. If you have leftovers, you can store the bean mixture separately in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Reheat: Reheat the bean mixture in a saucepan or microwave until piping hot, then assemble with fresh chips and cheese before baking. Reheating already-assembled nachos will result in soft, chewy chips.
• Freeze: The spiced bean mixture can be frozen for up to 1 month. Thaw in the refrigerator and reheat thoroughly before adding fresh chips and cheese.

Mary Berry Nachos Grande Nutrition Facts

• Calories: ~396 kcal (per serving)
• Carbohydrates: 32g
• Protein: 18g
• Fat: 24g
• Fiber: 8g
• Sugar: 4g

Nutrition information is estimated per serving based on 6 servings.

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