Description
These Nacho Triangles with Salsa-Ranch Dipping Sauce are a delicious and easy-to-make Tex-Mex appetizer. Crispy baked flour tortillas are filled with a flavorful mix of cheddar cheese, black beans, corn, red bell pepper, and spices, then served warm with a creamy, tangy salsa-ranch dip. Perfect for parties or a quick snack, they can be customized with extra ingredients like pepper jack cheese or shredded chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling and Wraps
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup canned corn, drained
- ¼ cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onions
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
For Brushing and Dipping Sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing)
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- ½ cup salsa
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the nacho triangles.
- Prepare Tortillas: Lay out the flour tortillas. On one half of each tortilla, evenly sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese, black beans, corn, finely chopped red bell pepper, chopped green onions, chili powder, and cumin.
- Fold and Press: Fold each tortilla in half to form a semi-circle over the fillings and gently press down to compact the ingredients inside.
- Brush with Olive Oil: Lightly brush both sides of each folded tortilla with olive oil to promote even browning and crispiness during baking.
- Bake the Triangles: Place the folded tortillas on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 8–10 minutes, flipping them halfway through to ensure golden brown and crispy edges on both sides.
- Make the Dipping Sauce: While the triangles are baking, in a small bowl, combine the ranch dressing and salsa. Mix well to create a creamy, tangy salsa-ranch dipping sauce.
- Cut into Triangles and Serve: Once baked, remove the tortillas from the oven and cut each folded semi-circle into thirds to create triangles. Serve warm alongside the salsa-ranch dipping sauce.
Notes
- Use pepper jack cheese instead of cheddar for a spicier flavor.
- Add cooked, shredded chicken to the filling to make the triangles heartier.
- The salsa-ranch dipping sauce can also double as a salad dressing or taco drizzle.
