Nachos

This article is about the dish. For other uses, including the name, see Nacho.
Nachos
Nachos with tortilla chips, melted or not melted cheese, olives, jalapeño peppers, sour cream, and salsa
CourseSnack, appetizer, or main course
Place of originMexico
Region or state
Associated cuisineTex-Mex cuisine
Created byIgnacio Anaya
Main ingredientsTortilla chips, cheese
Ingredients generally usedVarious toppings

Nachos are a Tex-Mex culinary dish[2][3][4][5] consisting of tortilla chips or totopos covered with cheese or cheese sauce, as well as a variety of other toppings and garnishes, often including meats (such as ground beef or grilled chicken), vegetables (such as chili peppers, lettuce, tomatoes, and olives), and condiments such as salsa, guacamole, or sour cream. At its most basic form, nachos may consist of merely chips covered with cheese (usually cheddar or American cheese), and served as an appetizer or snack, while other versions are substantial enough to serve as a main course. The dish was created by, and named after, Mexican restaurateur Ignacio "Nacho" Anaya, who created it in 1943 for American customers at the Victory Club restaurant in Piedras Negras, Coahuila.[6][7][8][9][10][11]

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