As a food editor, it’s hard to pick a favorite food, but I will always stand by a pile of nachos being one of my top meals. There’s just something about creating a different perfect bite every time that keeps it exciting. Speaking of different bites, I’m also known to make a pretty elaborate charcuterie spread for friends or a relaxing night in by myself (girl dinner, anyone?). So when I found a video of charcuterie chips making its way into my feed, I couldn’t believe I’d never thought to combine them. I immediately rounded up the ingredients to try the trend myself.

What Are Charcuterie Nachos?

The Italian-meets-Mexican mashup covers potato chips with aged, artisanal cheeses, cured meats, and more in a nacho-style platter rather than a board with the individual ingredients. It’s currently making waves on Instagram and TikTok with millions of views on videos such as @convinoboard’s take made with brie cheese, prosciutto, and hot honey. 

How to Make Charcuterie Nachos

Here’s what I did to make the viral charcuterie nachos. Feel free to add or swap out any of your favorite charcuterie ingredients to make the ideal spread.

1. Spread potato chips out on a baking sheet. I used plain salted kettle cooked chips and found they provided a great neutral base and sturdy surface for all the toppings.
2. Top with shredded Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and crumbled crispy prosciutto (I did this in a skillet). Bake in a 400ºF oven for about 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
3. Add extra cheese, deli meat, olives, pickles, and other favorite charcuterie board accompaniments. I added quartered sliced hard salami, Boursin bites, chopped gherkins, and olives (I used some muffuletta salad I had on hand).
4. Finish the charcuterie nachos with some dollops of fig jam and a drizzle of hot honey.

Tips for Making Charcuterie Nachos

If you’re heading to the pantry now, here are a few helpful tips to keep in mind.

• Regular kettle cooked chips are an excellent base, but many posters are using sturdy crackers or a flavored chip such as spicy jalapeño.
• I crisped some prosciutto and put regular sliced salami slices on the chips, but you can also try finely chopping or grating the cured meat, which seemed to work well for @logansfewd on Instagram.
• The main ingredients of these nachos are pretty salty, so you’ll want something sweet, sour, and/or spicy to balance it out. I really enjoyed adding hot honey and fig jam to avoid a salt bomb.
• The baking portion is optional, but I loved using a nice layer of warm chips and cheese as the base for the rest of the cool ingredients.
• If your jam is thick, give a quick nuke in the microwave to make a smoother consistency for dolloping.
• For a fresh addition, try adding some herbs or leafy greens such as basil or arugula.

The Verdict on Charcuterie Nachos

I am totally all in on charcuterie nachos. It’s an easy way to dress up plain potato chips into something more sophisticated. Since I already keep most of these ingredients handy, I can’t wait to whip up a fresh batch of charcuterie nachos for a low-key dinner or snack to share with my friends—perhaps next time with brie cheese and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.