Walking nachos are a fun, handheld appetizer made by topping open individual chip bags with taco meat, beans, cheese, and traditional nacho toppings. They're perfect for parties and events because guests can eat them straight from the bag without plates.
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Use a pair of scissors to cut open each chip bag along the top of the bag. Fold down the top of each bag to help hold it open.
Top each chip bag with ground beef, beans, nacho cheese sauce, shredded cheese, salsa, sour cream, and jalapeno slices. Stir to mix all the ingredients into the chips and enjoy.
Walking nachos are best served immediately after assembly. Leftovers will become soggy; store components separately and reassemble if needed.
Assemble walking nachos just before serving to prevent the chips from becoming soggy. Prep all ingredients in advance, then top the bags when guests arrive.
Use individual-sized bags of Doritos or Fritos. Avoid larger family-size bags, as they're harder to hold and eat from while standing.
Yes. Shredded chicken, ground turkey, or seasoned black beans work as vegetarian alternatives. Keep hot before topping.
Yes, the recipe calls for both to be heated before topping. This keeps the dish warm and helps flavors blend better.
This recipe makes 10 individual servings, one per chip bag. Scale up by adding more bags and proportional ingredients as needed.
