Cheesecake Factory Nachos Recipe

If you have ever had a big cheesy plate of nachos with loads of sauce from The Cheesecake Factory, you know it feels good to eat them.

Today, we are making a version of nachos that is really, really similar to that-crispy chips, ooey gooey, queso, bold taco beef, fresh toppings, and just enough spice.

This recipe is huge, colorful, and loaded. It is the not so usual snack-turned-meal that you bring out when everyone wants something fun, indulgent, and memorable to eat.

The best part? It’s surprisingly easy to recreate at home. If you love trying restaurant-style dishes at home, here are more reader-favorite recipes you can explore next:Select Houston’s Spinach Dip Recipe,Honeygrow Spicy Garlic Sauce Recipe and more…

Why You Will Love This Cheesecake Factory Nachos

These nachos really checked every box for cravings in one opportunity: salty, crunchy, cheesy, and just enough spice to excite the tastebuds.

Every bite has layers of crispy chips that hold true, creamy cheesy queso, doughy cheese that stretches, seasoned taco beef, fresh vegetables, all made better with a burst of bright, briny jalapeños. They can definitely turn messy in the best way, but that is also one of the most fulfilling “comfort food meets party food” experiences.

Ingredients Used in This Cheesecake Factory Nachos Recipe

For the Homemade Chips

• Corn tortillas (as many as you want to turn into chips)
• Canola oil for frying
• Kosher salt

For the Guacamole

• 3 small ripe avocados
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• ½ small red onion, minced
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1 tsp toasted ground cumin
• Salt & pepper
• ½ jalapeño, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp chopped cilantro (optional)

Pickled Jalapeños

• 8 jalapeños, sliced thick
• 2 cups white vinegar
• 2 cups water
• 4 garlic cloves, smashed
• 3 tbsp kosher salt
• ¼ cup white sugar

For the Taco Beef

• 1 lb ground beef
• ½ small onion, finely chopped
• 1½ tbsp chili powder
• ½ tsp cumin
• ½ tsp coriander
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• ¼ tsp cayenne
• ½ cup chicken stock
• Salt & pepper

The Queso

• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1–1½ cups milk (cold)
• 8 oz sharp cheddar
• ½ can Rotel tomatoes with chilies
• Salt

Other Toppings

• 2 lbs shredded cheese (cheddar + pepper jack)
• Black beans
• Chopped tomato
• Chopped white onion
• Sour cream
• More pickled jalapeños
• Guacamole

Essential Kitchen Equipment Required

1. Mixing bowls
2. Whisk or hand mixer
3. Rubber spatula
4. Measuring cups and spoons
5. Baking dish
6. Cooling rack

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes

How To Make Cheesecake Factory Nachos

1. Create the Chips
Slice corn tortillas into triangles and dry in a 200°F oven for 10 minutes. Fry in 350°F oil for 1–2 minutes until lightly golden. Salt and serve immediately.

2. Create the Guacamole
Smash avocado with garlic, onion, lime, cumin, salt, pepper, jalapeño and cilantro. Cover with saran wrap touching it directly.

3. Pickle the Jalapeños
Boil vinegar, water, garlic, salt, and sugar. Place jalapeños in, turn off the heat, mix then cool.

4. Create the Taco Beef
Brown beef. Push it to the side and sauté the onion in the fat. Add spices, toast for 1 minute, add stock and reduce quickly until thick.

5. Create the Queso
Turn butter + flour into a roux. Gradually add cold milk. Stir in cheddar until smooth and add the Rotel.

6. Pat the Nachos together
Chips→shredded cheese→ taco beef→ queso→ beans→ tomato→ onion→ jalapeños. Repeat this for 3–4 layers.

7. Bake
Bake for 20 minutes at 300°F until everything is melted and hot.

8. Serve
Finish with the guacamole/sour cream or serve them on the side for more even spreading throughout the nachos.

Notable Tips to Make This Cheesecake Factory Nachos Recipe Perfect

Here are some notable tips, that can help you to make this recipe perfect in the very first attempt. Check below

1. Read the recipe first. It helps you know what to do before you start.

2. Get all your things ready. It makes cooking much easier.

3. Use fresh ingredients. Fresh food always tastes better.

4. Measure slowly. Little mistakes can change the taste.

5. Mix gently. Don’t rush. Slow mixing keeps the texture nice.

6. Taste as you go. This helps you know if it needs more flavor.

7. Don’t turn the heat too high. Low and slow keeps it from burning.

8. Check it often. Recipes like this can cook fast.

9. Let it cool a little. The flavors get better when it rests.

10. Have fun. Cooking should feel happy, not hard.

Some Delicious Ways to Enjoy This Cheesecake Factory Nachos

Whether it’s a party, family function or you are enjoying this Cheesecake Factory Nachos at your home, the following serving ideas can make your meal more comfortable and delicious to enjoy.

1. Warm with Vanilla Ice Cream
We love serving it straight from the oven with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The warm-and-cold combo always hits the spot.

2. With Fresh Berries
A handful of strawberries or raspberries on top adds a bright, juicy pop we always enjoy.

3. Drizzled with Caramel Sauce
When we want it extra indulgent, we drizzle caramel over the top. It melts right in-so good.

4. Paired With Hot Coffee
We often enjoy this dish with a cup of hot coffee. The sweet bite and the bitter drink balance perfectly.

5. With Whipped Cream on Top
A cloud of whipped cream makes every bite feel lighter and extra creamy.

6. As a Brunch Treat
We’ve served this at brunch before, and it disappears fast. It fits right in with eggs, bacon, and fruit.

7. Next to Fresh Fruit Salad
A simple fruit salad helps balance the sweetness, and we like how refreshing it feels.

8. Chilled Straight From the Fridge
When we’re impatient, we eat it cold. It firms up nicely and tastes surprisingly amazing.

9. With a Dusting of Powdered Sugar
A quick sprinkle of powdered sugar makes it look bakery-perfect with almost no effort.

10.Over Polenta
Pouring the dish over creamy polenta makes it feel gourmet-kind of like our take on a Sous Vide Beef Shank Recipe dinner.

How to Store and Reheat This Cheesecake Factory Nachos Properly

Nachos are best fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container for 24 hours. Head to the oven to reheat at 300 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes to get everything hot, crisp the chips, and melt the cheese again. Avoid microwaving-it is guaranteed your nachos will not be crispy, and crispy nachos are essential to the texture experience!

FAQs on This Cheesecake Factory Nachos Recipe

Here, we’ve got you covered with some common questions about the Cheesecake Factory Nachos Recipe that people often ask.

1. What is on Cheesecake Factory nachos?

From what we’ve tasted many times, their nachos are loaded with crispy tortilla chips, melty cheese, shredded chicken, pico de gallo, black beans, jalapeños, sour cream, and a super creamy queso on top.

2. What is the secret to making good nachos?

Honestly, the trick is layering. We learned the hard way-if you dump everything on top, the chips underneath get sad and soggy. Layer chips, cheese, toppings… then repeat.

3. Are Cheesecake Factory nachos good?

Oh yes. They’re huge, cheesy, messy, and perfect for sharing. The combo of crunchy chips and creamy queso is what keeps us going back.

4. What is the unhealthiest thing at the Cheesecake Factory?

They’re known for big portions, but some pastas and desserts usually rank higher on the “unhealthy” list than the nachos. The nachos are indulgent, but definitely not the worst thing there.

5. Can I use store-bought tortilla chips?

Absolutely. We do it all the time. Just pick a thicker chip so it doesn’t collapse under all the toppings.

6. How do I stop my nachos from getting soggy?

Bake the chips for a few minutes before adding toppings. We always do this-keeps everything crisp.

7. What cheese works best?

We always use a mix of cheddar and Monterey Jack. It melts beautifully and tastes close to the restaurant version.

8. Can I make these nachos ahead of time?

We don’t recommend assembling ahead, but you can prep toppings early. Build and bake right before serving.

9. Are these nachos spicy?

Only if you add jalapeños. When we want them mild, we just skip or reduce the peppers.

10. What can I serve alongside these nachos?

We love pairing them with guacamole, salsa, or a simple salad to balance the richness.

Cheesecake Factory Nachos Recipe

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If you have ever had a big cheesy plate of nachos with loads of sauce from The Cheesecake Factory, you know it feels good to eat them. Today, we are making a version of nachos that is really, really similar to that-crispy chips, ooey gooey, queso, bold taco beef, fresh toppings, and just enough spice.

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 6

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients

  

• Corn tortillas as many as you want to turn into chips
• Canola oil for frying
• Kosher salt
• 3 small ripe avocados
• 1 clove garlic crushed
• ½ small red onion minced
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1 tsp toasted ground cumin
• Salt & pepper
• ½ jalapeño finely chopped
• 2 tbsp chopped cilantro optional
• 8 jalapeños sliced thick
• 2 cups white vinegar
• 2 cups water
• 4 garlic cloves smashed
• 3 tbsp kosher salt
• ¼ cup white sugar
• 1 lb ground beef
• ½ small onion finely chopped
• 1½ tbsp chili powder
• ½ tsp cumin
• ½ tsp coriander
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• ¼ tsp cayenne
• ½ cup chicken stock
• Salt & pepper
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1 –1½ cups milk cold
• 8 oz sharp cheddar
• ½ can Rotel tomatoes with chilies
• Salt
• 2 lbs shredded cheese cheddar + pepper jack
• Black beans
• Chopped tomato
• Chopped white onion
• Sour cream
• More pickled jalapeños
• Guacamole

Equipment

• Mixing bowls
• Whisk or hand mixer
• Rubber spatula
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Baking dish
• Cooling rack

Method

 

1. Slice corn tortillas into triangles and dry in a 200°F oven for 10 minutes. Fry in 350°F oil for 1–2 minutes until lightly golden. Salt and serve immediately.
2. Smash avocado with garlic, onion, lime, cumin, salt, pepper, jalapeño and cilantro. Cover with saran wrap touching it directly.
3. Boil vinegar, water, garlic, salt, and sugar. Place jalapeños in, turn off the heat, mix then cool.
4. Brown beef. Push it to the side and sauté the onion in the fat. Add spices, toast for 1 minute, add stock and reduce quickly until thick.
5. Turn butter + flour into a roux. Gradually add cold milk. Stir in cheddar until smooth and add the Rotel.
6. Chips→shredded cheese→ taco beef→ queso→ beans→ tomato→ onion→ jalapeños. Repeat this for 3–4 layers.
7. Bake for 20 minutes at 300°F until everything is melted and hot.
8. Finish with the guacamole/sour cream or serve them on the side for more even spreading throughout the nachos.

Video

Notes

Nachos are best fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container for 24 hours. Head to the oven to reheat at 300 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes to get everything hot, crisp the chips, and melt the cheese again. Avoid microwaving-it is guaranteed your nachos will not be crispy, and crispy nachos are essential to the texture experience!

If you’ve ever wished you could recreate the Cheesecake Factory-style nacho mountain at home, this recipe nails it-crispy chips, bold flavors, gooey cheese, and all the toppings you love. It’s perfect for game day, movie nights, or feeding a hungry crowd. Give it a try, layer it high, and enjoy a restaurant-quality nacho feast made in your own kitchen!

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