Jump to Recipe

As much as I love being in the kitchen, there are nights when getting dinner on the table can feel like a real chore. Long day at the office, traffic, and thunderstorms on the drive home, rushing to get Uno outside after being crated all day, and homework covering the kitchen table when I walk in the door. I can't be the only one that has days like this? Am I? Yet, the family still needs to eat!

My solution to making dinner feel less like a chore after a long day? Pantry baskets! I try to have several make-ahead pantry baskets in the house at all times. In partnership with Our Family®, I have created a variety of recipes that I use to assemble these pantry baskets. Attach a recipe card to the basket so that anyone in the family can grab a basket and get dinner started!

The majority of the time, this is how I make them. Make this recipe your own, be creative! Add leftover taco meat, pulled pork, or rotisserie chicken. I've also switched out the refried beans for leftover chili. Even a high-quality canned chili would be perfect with these! Kids eat all your tortilla chips? Substitute frozen french fries or tater tots! There are no rules to pantry nachos!

These are so versatile! Like many of my posts, this is just a guide to get you started. Stock up on the pantry ingredients, then take the opportunity to use up leftovers, take advantage of what's in season, and use fresh tomatoes and jalapeños. Play with your favorite toppings, add sour cream, avocado, salsa, raw onions, anything you like on top of your favorite tacos would work great with this recipe! The options and combinations are only limited to your imagination!

These Pantry Nachos are a family favorite. I make sure I always have this pantry basket filled and ready to go!

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Go make some memories in your kitchen!