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Sliding Sheet Pan Nachos Recipe

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These Sliding Sheet Pan Nachos are a quick and delicious party favorite featuring seasoned ground beef, a creamy salsa con queso dip layered generously with cheddar cheese, pickled onions, jalapenos, and fresh toppings served over crispy tortilla chips. Perfect for an easy appetizer or casual meal.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 (12oz.) bag tortilla chips (340g, Mi Nina brand recommended)
  • 1 pound ground beef (454g)
  • ½ cup diced yellow onion (75g, optional)
  • 1 ounce taco seasoning (28g, 1 packet)
  • ⅓ cup water (80mL)
  • 1 (23oz.) jar salsa con queso dip (425g, Tostitos brand recommended)
  • ¼ cup pickled onions (40g)
  • ¼ cup pickled jalapeno slices (35g, drained)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (113g)
  • ¾ cup cherry tomatoes (115g, quartered or substitute pico de gallo)
  • ½ cup sour cream (120g)
  • Chopped cilantro or green onions (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Chips: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and place two rimmed baking pans ready. Spread the bag of tortilla chips evenly on one baking sheet to have them ready before the toppings are finished baking.
  2. Cook Ground Beef and Onion: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef for 3-4 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks. When the beef is halfway browned, add the diced yellow onion, and continue cooking 4-5 minutes until the beef is fully browned and onions are softened. Drain any excess grease from the skillet.
  3. Season the Beef: Stir the taco seasoning and water into the beef mixture. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the seasoning is thoroughly mixed and the meat looks moist but not watery.
  4. Assemble the Cheese and Beef Layer: Spread the salsa con queso dip evenly over the second baking pan. Spoon the seasoned beef mixture evenly on top of the cheese sauce. Then scatter the pickled onions, pickled jalapenos, and shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the beef.
  5. Bake the Toppings: Bake the prepared beef and cheese sheet pan in the oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheddar cheese is completely melted and bubbly.
  6. Combine and Garnish: Once the cheese and beef mixture is hot and melted, slide it directly from the baking sheet onto the layer of tortilla chips. Top the nachos with quartered cherry tomatoes, spoonfuls of sour cream, and garnish with chopped cilantro or green onions. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use two large rimmed baking sheets (about 13×18 inches) for best results.
  • Pickled onions and jalapenos add tang and heat, but feel free to adjust to your taste or omit if preferred.
  • For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with seasoned beans or meat alternatives.
  • These nachos are best enjoyed fresh to keep the chips crispy.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated but the chips may soften due to moisture from toppings.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/sliding-sheet-pan-nachos-recipe/