Description
A festive holiday twist on classic nachos crispy tortilla chips stacked in the shape of a Christmas tree, layered with creamy guacamole, cheese, and colorful toppings for a fun and delicious party appetizer.
Ingredients
1 large bag tortilla chips
3 ripe avocados
1 lime, juiced
1 small tomato, diced
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
1/4 cup diced yellow bell pepper
1/4 cup diced cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup sliced black olives
1/4 cup sour cream (for garnish)
Fresh cilantro or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Arrange tortilla chips in the shape of a Christmas tree on a large oven-safe platter or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
3. Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the chips.
4. Bake for 5–7 minutes, or until cheese is melted and chips are crisp.
5. Meanwhile, prepare guacamole: mash avocados in a bowl, then mix in lime juice, diced tomato, red onion, cilantro, salt, and pepper.
6. Once nachos are out of the oven, spoon or pipe guacamole over the center to create a tree-like layer.
7. Decorate with diced bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and olives as “ornaments.”
8. Use sour cream to create “snow” or garland patterns.
9. Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Serve with extra salsa or queso on the side for dipping.
Add jalapeño slices for a spicy kick.
Use a star-shaped chip or cheese cutout on top for the perfect holiday touch.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 7 mins
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking, Assembly
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of nachos
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: guacamole nachos, Christmas tree appetizer, holiday nachos, festive snack, avocado recipe