Description
Loaded Sheet Pan Nachos are a quick and easy dish perfect for game nights, parties, or casual family dinners. Featuring crispy tortilla chips, seasoned meat, melted cheese, and fresh toppings, this customizable recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- Tortilla chips
- 1 lb ground beef or shredded chicken
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2 cups shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup sliced jalapeños
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup guacamole
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salsa, for serving
- Lime wedges, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven – Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Meat – In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef or shredded chicken with taco seasoning until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
- Layer the Chips – Spread tortilla chips evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Add the Meat and Beans – Distribute the seasoned meat and black beans evenly over the chips.
- Sprinkle the Cheese – Generously sprinkle shredded cheese over the nachos, ensuring even coverage.
- Bake – Place the sheet pan in the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted.
- Add Fresh Toppings – Remove the nachos from the oven and top with diced tomatoes, red onion, jalapeños, and black olives.
- Garnish and Serve – Finish with dollops of sour cream, guacamole, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. Serve with salsa on the side.
Notes
- Vegetarian Option – Skip the meat and add extra beans, grilled vegetables, or crumbled tofu for a protein boost.
- Spicy Kick – Use hot salsa, extra jalapeños, or drizzle with a spicy sriracha or chipotle sauce.
- Different Protein Choices – Try shredded pork, grilled shrimp, or chorizo instead of beef or chicken.
- Cheese Variations – Experiment with queso fresco, pepper jack, or a nacho cheese sauce.
- Healthier Twist – Use baked tortilla chips, lean ground turkey, and reduced-fat cheese for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack, Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Keywords: Sheet pan nachos, loaded nachos, easy party food, game day snack, baked nachos