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Easy Camping Nachos in a Cast Iron Skillet

Melted cheese and crisp chips come together fast over hot coals. Cook these up for a hearty, no-fuss camp lunch after a long morning on the trail.

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Added November 6, 2026
Source: sargento.com
Easy Camping Nachos in a Cast Iron Skillet
Prep: 5 min
Cook: 15 min
Serves: 12
Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

  • •1 bag Corn tortilla chips
  • •1.5 cups Pre-made salsa
  • •2 bags Sargento® Creamery Shredded 3 Cheese Mexican

Equipment

  • • large cast iron skillet
  • • griddle

Instructions

  1. 1Spoon ¾ cup of salsa into bottom of a large cast iron skillet or griddle. Spread half of a bag of the corn tortilla chips over salsa.
  2. 2Sprinkle 1 bag of cheese over tortilla chips. Place remaining tortilla chips over cheese. Spoon remaining salsa over chips. Sprinkle remaining bag of cheese over salsa.
  3. 3Place skillet or griddle 8-12 inches over hot coals or campfire. Cook for 10-15 minutes or until cheese has completely melted. Remove skillet from fire with an oven mitt. Serve with assorted toppings such as guacamole, sour cream, jalapeno slices or cilantro.

Camp tips

  • • Dress nachos up with guacamole, sour cream, or cilantro for extra flavor.

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