Loaded Nacho Party Bowl with Soft-Boiled Eggs
A creative twist on classic nachos featuring soft-boiled eggs with jammy yolks, layered with crispy tortilla chips, melted cheese, black beans, fresh salsa, and creamy avocado. Perfect for game day or casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
- Tortilla chips (sturdy, thick-cut)
- 2 cups (200g) shredded sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 large soft-boiled eggs (6 minutes boil for jammy yolks)
- 1 cup (240ml) rinsed and drained black beans (canned is fine)
- 1 cup (240ml) fresh salsa (chunky pico de gallo style preferred)
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 small jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
- ½ cup (120ml) sour cream or Greek yogurt (dairy-free if needed)
- A handful fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges for serving
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a medium saucepan of water to a gentle boil. Carefully lower 4 large eggs into the water using a slotted spoon. Boil for exactly 6 minutes for jammy yolks.
- Remove eggs and transfer to an ice bath for 5 minutes to stop cooking. Peel gently and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, combine rinsed black beans with smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Spread a generous layer of tortilla chips in a large baking dish or oven-safe bowl.
- Sprinkle half of the seasoned black beans evenly over the chips.
- Add half of the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese over the beans.
- Repeat with another layer of chips, beans, and cheese, ensuring cheese covers the chips well.
- Place the dish in the oven for 10-12 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Remove nachos from oven and immediately top with diced avocado, sliced jalapeños, green onions, and fresh salsa.
- Cut soft-boiled eggs in half and arrange gently on top of the nachos.
- Drizzle sour cream or Greek yogurt over the entire bowl and sprinkle chopped cilantro.
- Serve with lime wedges and squeeze lime juice over before eating.
Notes
Use sturdy, thick-cut tortilla chips to prevent sogginess. Timing soft-boiled eggs for exactly 6 minutes yields perfect jammy yolks. Layer toppings carefully for even melting and flavor distribution. For dairy-free, substitute cheese and sour cream with plant-based alternatives. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheat gently in the oven to keep chips crisp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/4 of the bow
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 22
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