Nachos Paper Squishy Template

Triangle nacho chip with a golden crust, dripping cheese and a cheeky face as a paper squishy

One single nacho with loads of personality: the nachos squishy is triangular, golden and covered in cheese, ideal for kids who like triangles and cheese.

✂️ What’s in the Template

The PDF has the colorful nacho with front and back, a coloring page and mini nachos. It is about 5 inches across, with the face on the cheese layer and the classic tortilla texture on the back. Print on US Letter.

At a Glance

Group
Fast Food & Snacks
Size
about 4–5.5 in
Pages
3 × A4
Craft time
20–30 minutes
🧺 What You Need
  • Printer and regular printer paper (US Letter or A4)
  • Scissors
  • Wide clear packing tape (or laminating sheets)
  • Stuffing: cotton balls, yarn or paper scraps
  • Crayons or markers for the coloring version

📝 Step-by-Step Instructions

1
Print at 100% (turn off “fit to page”). Color the B/W version first.
2
Cut out the front and back along the outer line – the white border is the tape edge.
3
Cover both pieces with wide clear tape, overlapping the strips slightly, and smooth them out.
4
Place the front and back together exactly (colored sides out).
5
Tape all around the edge, leaving about 1 inch open where it says “leave open here”.
6
Stuff with cotton, yarn or paper scraps – not too full – and tape the opening shut. Done!

💡 Tips

  • The cheese drips are narrow, so cut with the white border.
  • Stuff the triangle corners only a little or they will fold.
  • Keep a small area in the middle a bit flatter so it feels like a chip.
  • Press the tape onto the drips gently, without wrinkles.

🎨 Color Ideas

Cheesy nacho
Golden chips with orange cheese dripping down the sides.
Spicy version
Add red chili slices and green jalapeño rings on top.
Blue corn
A blue-purple chip with pale yellow cheese, a real eye-catcher.

🔄 Variations

Nacho plate
Pile several nachos on a paper plate as snack decor for a party.
Dip duo
Combine with the taco and chip bag for a fiesta group.

Safety: Stuffing and tape are not for children under 3. Never use real food or scented oils as stuffing.

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Why families love PureSketchy:

  • Completely free: Every squishy template with no sign-up, no newsletter, no subscription.
  • Color and B/W: Each template comes ready in color and as a coloring version – plus minis.
  • Kid-tested: Printed, cut out, taped shut and stuffed with yarn – it works.
  • Regular printer paper: No cardstock, no special paper, no laminator needed.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How do I color dripping cheese?
Use yellow and orange and draw long tongues running down at the edge.

Does the nacho stand up?
Usually it lies flat, but it can lean against a wall.

Is real cheese okay as stuffing?
No, no real food as filling.

Is the download free?
Yes, all templates on PureSketchy are 100% free for personal, preschool and classroom use – no sign-up needed.

Is there a German version?
Yes! You can find the German version here: Nachos-Squishy.