Description
These Sheet Pan Nachos are a quick and easy crowd-pleaser perfect for game days or casual gatherings. Loaded with melted cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, black beans, corn, and a flavorful blend of spices, these nachos come together on a single baking sheet for effortless prep and cleanup. Topped with fresh jalapeños, red onion, cilantro, and served with sour cream, salsa, and guacamole, this recipe offers a delicious mix of textures and flavors ready in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups tortilla chips
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup corn kernels
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup sliced jalapeños
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Spice Blend
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Toppings
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup guacamole
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the nachos.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to make cleanup easier after cooking.
- Arrange Chips: Spread the tortilla chips evenly across the lined baking sheet to create a base layer.
- Mix Cheeses: In a small bowl, combine the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
- Add Cheese Layer: Sprinkle half of the mixed cheese evenly over the tortilla chips for the first cheesy layer.
- Add Beans and Corn: Evenly distribute the black beans and corn kernels on top of the cheese-covered chips.
- Add Vegetables: Scatter the diced red onion, sliced jalapeños, and a pinch of chopped cilantro over the beans and corn.
- Prepare Spice Mixture: In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil, ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Drizzle Spices: Evenly drizzle the prepared spice mixture over the layered ingredients on the sheet pan to add flavor and a touch of moisture.
- Add Remaining Cheese: Sprinkle the rest of the cheese mixture on top to create a final meltable cheesy layer.
- Bake Nachos: Place the sheet pan in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden.
- Cool Slightly: Remove the nachos from the oven and let them cool slightly for a minute or two to avoid burning when serving.
- Add Toppings: Drizzle sour cream, salsa, and guacamole over the warm nachos to add creamy and fresh flavors.
- Garnish: Sprinkle the remaining chopped cilantro over the nachos as a vibrant garnish.
- Serve: Serve the sheet pan nachos immediately while they are warm and enjoy this delicious, shareable snack.
Notes
- For extra protein, add cooked ground beef or shredded chicken before baking.
- Adjust the amount of jalapeños according to your preferred spice level.
- Use gluten-free tortilla chips to make the recipe gluten-free if needed.
- Leftover nachos can be reheated in the oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes for best results.
- Swap sour cream with Greek yogurt for a healthier topping alternative.
