
Old El Paso Stuffed Nachos Beef Cheese 40 Ct
What You Should Know
Old El Paso Stuffed Nachos Beef Cheese (40 ct, 17 oz) reads like a party shortcut: a brightly colored box you’d find in the frozen-appetizer case, stacked near other frozen Mexican-style snacks, mini tacos, taquitos and party trays. Supermarkets place it where shoppers grab convenience foods for gatherings — close to frozen pizzas, appetizer platters and the tortilla chip aisle. It’s aimed at busy parents, tailgate hosts and people planning game-day spreads or casual movie nights: marketed as an easy, crowd-pleasing finger food that pairs with salsa, sour cream or a quick guacamole. The brand leans on familiar Mexican-American comfort cues — bold logo, warm yellow and red palette, “cheesy” photography — rather than health claims; there are no organic or “all-natural” badges, and kid-friendly visuals suggest family appeal. The ingredient list shows multiple industrial components and stabilizers, so in plain terms it’s a highly processed convenience product made from assembled parts rather than a single whole food. Sensory cues promise a crunchy baked shell giving way to a warm, seasoned beef-and-cheese filling; textures range from crisp outer edges to gooey mozzarella-style filling and a creamy cheese sauce. Packaging is a shelf-stable box containing a tray of bite-sized stuffed nachos ready for oven or microwave — the ritual is simple: heat, arrange on a platter, and serve as handheld snacks at parties, after-school treats, or informal dinners. Overall it’s positioned as indulgent, easy, and reliably kid-approved party food in American grocery culture.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Enriched, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Water,, Cooked, Seasoned, Beef, (Beef,, Water,, Salt),, Reduced, Fat, Mozzarella, Cheese, with, Added, Starch, (Pasteurized, Part, Skim, Milk,, Nonfat, Milk,, Modified, Corn, Starch, [Not, Found, in, Regular, Mozzarella, Cheese],, Cultures,, Salt,, Vitamin, A, Palmitate,, Enzymes),, Cheese, Sauce, Mix, (Whey,, Food, Starch-Modified,, Cheddar, Cheese, [Milk, Cheese, Culture,, Salt,, Enzymes],, Salt,, Whey, Protein, Concentrate,, Contains, Less, than, 2%, of:, Buttermilk, Solids,, Sodium, Phosphate,, Cream,, Lactic, Acid,, FD&C, Yellow, No., 5,, FD&C, Yellow, No., 6),, Vegetable, Oil,, Onion,, Contains, Less, than, 2%, of:, Dried, Monterey, Jack, Cheese, (Monterey, Jack, Cheese, [Cultured, Pasteurized, Milk,, Salt,, Enzymes],, Disodium, Phosphate),, Ranch, Seasoning, (Sugar,, Monosodium, Glutamate,, Salt,, Tomato, Powder,, Spices,, Corn, Starch,, Citric, Acid,, Cheddar, Cheese, [Cultured, Milk,, Salt,, and, Enzymes],, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavor,, Disodium, Inosinate, and, Guanylate,, Disodium, Phosphate,, Nonfat, Milk, Solids,, Milk, Protein, Concentrate,, Artificial, Color, [Titanium, Dioxide,, FD&C, Red, No., 40,, FD&C, Yellow, No., 5,, FD&C, Blue, No., 1],, Extractives, of, Turmeric),, Jalapeno, Pepper, (Jalapeno, Peppers,, Salt,, Acetic, Acid,, Water,, Calcium, Chloride),, Sugar,, Seasoning, (Spices,, Salt,, Yeast, Extract,, Onion, Powder,, Tomato, Powder,, Garlic, Powder,, Sugar,, Cheddar, Cheese, [Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes,, Natural, Flavors,, Maltodextrin,, Dehydrated, Green, Bell, Pepper,, Whey,, Jalapeno, Pepper,, Extractives, of, Paprika,, Buttermilk, Solids,, Lactic, Acid),, Whey,, Salt,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Sodium, Bicarbonate,, Methylcellulose,, Soy, Lecithin..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Vegetable Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
- •Disodium Phosphate - Synthetic preservative
- •FD&C Yellow No. 5 - Artificial coloring
- •FD&C Yellow No. 6 - Artificial coloring
- •FD&C Red No. 40 - Artificial coloring
- •FD&C Blue No. 1 - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains multiple industrial ingredients, additives (modified starches, methylcellulose, emulsifiers), artificial colors and flavor enhancers, and is designed as a ready-to-heat assembled product, consistent with ultra-processed (NOVA 4) classification.
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Common Questions about Old El Paso Stuffed Nachos Beef Cheese 40 Ct
Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! With 210 calories and 6 grams of protein per serving, it can fit into a balanced diet, especially if you're craving something cheesy and meaty. Just keep in mind it’s a bit high in sodium and not exactly a veggie-packed option, so think of it as an occasional treat rather than a staple.
