Loaded Gluten free Nachos with Corn and Jalapeños

I’ve been creating gluten free, dairy free and nut free recipes for years and this one is hands down one of my favorites! As someone who is gluten free and allergic to almonds it is so important to me to provide easy gluten free recipes without nuts.

These Loaded Gluten free Nachos with Corn and Jalapeños are perfect for busy weeknights or unexpected guests because it requires minimal preparation. This recipe shines as a quick and crowd-pleasing option.  It can be prepared in under 15 minutes, making it ideal for satisfying a sudden craving or feeding a hungry group.

You can easily add your favorite toppings like salsa, black beans, guacamole, or chopped fresh cilantro to cater to different preferences. These loaded nachos are a fun appetizer recipe with fresh ingredients that the whole family will love, just like my italian meat and cheese skewers and my gluten free pizza bites!

The great thing about this recipe is that it is gluten free and nut free. It can easily be made low carb, low fat, vegan or dairy free.

why you’ll love this recipe

• Minimal Prep: These Loaded Gluten free Nachos with Corn and Jalapeños use pre-made chips, cheese, and store-bought toppings.
• Simple Steps: Spread chips, top with cheese, bake, and add your favorites.
• Quick Bake: Cheese melts fast in the oven (5-7 minutes).
• Minimal Chopping: Only requires chopping jalapenos (optional) and slicing avocado.
• One-Pan Dish: Bake everything together on a single baking sheet for easy cleanup.
• Ready in 15 Minutes: Perfect for a quick snack or unexpected guests.
• Customizable: Add your favorite toppings like salsa, beans, guacamole, or cilantro.
• Gluten-Free: Uses certified gluten-free chips and naturally gluten-free ingredients to make sure these are gluten-free nachos. These gluten-free nachos are perfect for anyone with celiac disease.
• Low-Fat Option: Substitute with fat-free cheese and low-fat/fat-free sour cream/yogurt.
• Dairy-Free Option: Use vegan cheese and vegan sour cream/yogurt.

ingredients & substitutions

Chips: The base layer of the Loaded Gluten free Nachos with Corn and Jalapeños. You can use any gluten-free chips you like, such as chickpea or corn based chips. You can make your own chips. Gluten free yellow corn tortilla chips or sea salt gluten-free tortilla chips work great! Make sure to use gluten-free products for the gluten free recipe. Skip any chips made from flour tortillas or wheat flour as they are likely not gluten free. There are so many certified gluten free chips available at your local grocery store. Use your own personal preference. 

Cheese: Binds everything together. Use vegan or fat-free cheddar cheese as listed, or try other dairy-free shredded cheese alternatives. I love to use the daiya dairy free shreds the best for a dairy free recipe.

Jalapenos: Add a spicy kick. If you don’t like spice, skip them or use less.

Corn: Adds a sweet and smoky flavor. You can use pre-charred corn or char your own by heating on a pan until browned.

Avocado: Creamy and cool. You can skip it if not available.

Sour Cream: Adds a tangy taste. Use vegan or fat-free sour cream as listed, or substitute with plain yogurt.

directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Spread the chips in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
3. Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the chips.
4. Bake for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
5. Remove the nachos from the oven and let them cool slightly.
6. Add the chopped jalapenos, charred corn, sliced avocado, and vegan or fat-free sour cream on top of the chips.
7. Serve the Loaded Gluten free Nachos with Corn and Jalapeños immediately.

expert tips & tricks

• For a richer flavor, you can use a combination of vegan cheeses on top of the Loaded Gluten free Nachos with Corn and Jalapeños. Try a mix of cheddar and mozzarella or Monterey Jack.
• Get creative with your toppings! Other delicious options include black beans, refried beans, green onions, red onion, cheese sauce, salsa, guacamole, and chopped cilantro.
• I like to add ground taco meat like ground beef, ground chicken, ground turkey or shredded chicken on top for extra protein!
• I also like to spray with olive oil and sprinkle taco seasoning on top of the layer of chips for extra seasoning! If you don’t have taco seasonings you can use garlic powder, chili powder, black pepper, sea salt, 

how to make this low carb

To make the Loaded Gluten free Nachos with Corn and Jalapeños low carb, use a cauliflower chip! Any low carb chip makes this a low carb recipe!

how to make this healthier

For low fat Loaded Gluten free Nachos with Corn and Jalapeños, use fat free cheese! Fat free cheese comes in dairy and non dairy options. Many soy based vegan cheeses are lower in saturated fat and work great here!

how to make this vegan

Be sure to use vegan cheese on top of the chips for a vegan Loaded Gluten free Nachos with Corn and Jalapeños recipe. 

how to serve & store

You can make the Loaded Gluten free Nachos with Corn and Jalapeños ahead of time and keep them covered with tin foil in the fridge for 24 hours. 

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