Street Food Rebel’s Fireball Nacho Bomb
Discover this sensational tailgate game day snack inspired by a famous restaurant's secret recipe, the Street Food Rebel's Fireball Nacho Bomb! Combining crispy tortilla chips and spicy jalapeño poppers with a creamy cheese mixture, this unforgettable dish is perfect for any game day celebration.
Allergens
Dairy (cheese), Gluten (tortilla chips)
Ingredients
- 24 corn tortilla chips
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced jalapeños, seeded and deveined
- 1/4 cup diced onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
- Optional: your favorite salsa, guacamole, and sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
- In a medium bowl, mix together softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, diced jalapeños, onions, minced garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Arrange 12 tortilla chips in a single layer on an oven safe plate or baking sheet, slightly overlapping each other.
- Spread a heaping spoonful of the cheese mixture onto half of the chips, leaving some space around the edges.
- Top with remaining chips to create a "sandwich" effect, pressing gently to adhere the layers.
- Bake for 8 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves before cutting into wedges and serve with your favorite salsa, guacamole, and sour cream on the side.
Chef’s Insight
The key to this dish is using high-quality ingredients and not overloading the chips, so they maintain their crispness throughout the baking process.
Notes
The use of chili powder and ground cumin adds a smoky kick to the cream cheese mixture, while the fresh cilantro leaves provide a vibrant pop of color and flavor.