Backpacker Nachos
Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2016 12:28 am
This is something that I came across somewhat accidentally while hiking a section of the PCT and in need of a boost after a tough day but too tired to think straight. I started off with the idea to have the last of my refried beans with cheddar. Then decided to use it as some dip for the last few ounces of my luxury item, corn chips. Then decided it would be much easier if I just added the corn chips directly into the bean and cheese mixture than dipping them individually.
In your handy camp cup bring 1/2 cup water and 1 Tbsp of oil to a boil. To the water add about 1/3 of a pack of Fantastic World Foods dehydrated refried beans (theirs are the best I have found), 2 to 3 oz. cheddar cheese cut into smaller chunks, and hot sauce to taste. Stir, cover the cup, and remove from the heat. Give about 3 minutes for the beans to rehydrate and the cheese to melt then take the cover off the cup and stir. Finally, mix in 2 to 3 ounces of corn chips. Everyone on trail and off who has tried this loves it. Not exactly a diet food at 900 to 1,160 calories (depending on how much cheese and corn chips you use), but a great calorie to weight ratio for hiking. If you want to bump up the calories even more, it works as a filling in a tortilla for a burrito too. I usually have this the first couple of days into a hike, as I don't like carrying cheddar in the back country for more than 3 days.
In your handy camp cup bring 1/2 cup water and 1 Tbsp of oil to a boil. To the water add about 1/3 of a pack of Fantastic World Foods dehydrated refried beans (theirs are the best I have found), 2 to 3 oz. cheddar cheese cut into smaller chunks, and hot sauce to taste. Stir, cover the cup, and remove from the heat. Give about 3 minutes for the beans to rehydrate and the cheese to melt then take the cover off the cup and stir. Finally, mix in 2 to 3 ounces of corn chips. Everyone on trail and off who has tried this loves it. Not exactly a diet food at 900 to 1,160 calories (depending on how much cheese and corn chips you use), but a great calorie to weight ratio for hiking. If you want to bump up the calories even more, it works as a filling in a tortilla for a burrito too. I usually have this the first couple of days into a hike, as I don't like carrying cheddar in the back country for more than 3 days.