What’s inside: A step-by-step tutorial plus video showing how to make Giant Heart Nachos (aka Heart-shaped Tostados Grande), a fun Valentine’s Day lunch or snack for kids that you can customize with your own favorite nacho toppings.

Valentine’s Nacho Recipe

A fun snack to serve on Valentine’s Day or a light lunch main to luck into your kids’ lunchboxes as a special Valentine’s Day surprise, today’s GIANT Heart-Shaped Nachos take only a couple minutes to whip up but are sure to be a hit!

Inspired by traditional Tostada Grande, which use baked or fried tortillas as an edible base for a variety of Mexican or Tex-Mex ingredients, these Giant Nachos are crispy, cheesy and can be customized with your kids’ favorite nacho toppings.

They are super easy to make with the kids, you can have them use clean kitchen scissors or large heart-shaped cookie cutters to cut out the base, or pre-cut the base and have them just add the toppings.

Serve as-is or with salsa or guacamole for dipping.

— Jennifer

Check out our quick recipe video to see how easy this recipe is to whip up – and then don’t forget to scroll down to grab your free printable recipe card:

Valentine’s Day Heart Nacho Ingredients

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• Tortillas
• Shredded Cheese
• Green Onion
• Jalapeño Slices
• Tomato’s

Kitchen Tools You May Find Helpful

• Kitchen Scissors or Knife
• Cheese grater
• Cookie sheet

How to Make Giant Heart-Shaped Nachos

Pre-heat oven 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

1. Cut a tortilla in the shape of a heart.
2. Smother in cheese.
3. Coat with your favorite toppings.
4. Bake for 10 minutes.

More Mexican-Inspired Recipes You’ll Love:

• Taco Pizza
• Healthy Taco Salad
• Instant Pot Carne Asada
• Chicken Quesadillas
• Strawberry Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars
• Easiest Churros Recipe

Valentine’s Giant Heart Nachos Recipe (Printable Recipe Card):

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