Description
Sizzling Sheet Pan Nachos bring Mexican-inspired comfort to your table with layers of crispy tortilla chips, melted cheese, and zesty toppings. Crowded with bold flavors and easy to share, you’ll devour these loaded nachos in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Meat:
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef or turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade, ~1 tablespoon)
- ½ cup (120 ml) water
Base and Chips:
- 1 bag (12 oz/340 g) tortilla chips
- ½ cup (120 g) canned black beans, rinsed and drained (optional)
- ½ cup (75 g) corn (optional)
Cheese and Toppings:
- 2 cups (200 g) shredded cheddar or Mexican-blend cheese
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup diced red onion
- ¼ cup sliced black olives
- 1 jalapeno, sliced
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- Sour cream
- Guacamole or diced avocado
- Salsa or pico de gallo
Instructions
- Ignite the oven to a toasty 375F (190C), preparing a crisp canvas for your nacho masterpiece.
- Sizzle the protein in a skillet over medium heat until perfectly browned. Eliminate excess grease, then infuse with a medley of taco seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Thoroughly amalgamate the spices into the meat.
- Construct a foundation of tortilla chips across a spacious sheet pan, ensuring complete coverage to guarantee a harmonious distribution of toppings and flavor.
- Cascade the seasoned protein evenly across the chip landscape, followed by a generous blanket of shredded cheese that promises maximum melty decadence.
- Slide the sheet pan into the heated oven, allowing the nachos to transform for 10-15 minutes. Monitor closely to prevent charring, waiting until the cheese liquefies and chips achieve a golden-brown radiance.
- Extract the pan from the oven and immediately embellish with vibrant garnishes: diced tomatoes, sliced jalapenos, chopped black olives, and diced red onions.
- Crown your creation with dollops of cool sour cream, creamy guacamole, and zesty salsa.
- Finish with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro and a citrusy lime squeeze. Serve piping hot and watch as these nachos become an instant crowd-pleaser.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with plant-based crumbles or black beans for a vegetarian twist that keeps the protein and flavor intact.
- Use corn tortilla chips for a gluten-free option, ensuring everyone can enjoy these delicious nachos.
- Create an even cheese distribution by sprinkling cheese between layers of chips and meat, preventing dry spots and guaranteeing melty goodness in every bite.
- Prep toppings in advance and serve in separate bowls, allowing guests to customize their nachos and accommodate different taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg