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These oven nachos are always a hit and perfect for a crowd. An easy appetizer for parties or game days that everyone will love!
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Whether it is watching a big game on TV, hanging out with friends, or Cinco de Mayo, nachos are always a hit! These easy oven nachos also known as sheet pan nachos are no exception and they really are so quick to throw together. Guacamole and salsa are essential when it comes to nachos. It is hard to find a good store-bought substitute for homemade!
Take your nachos to the next level with this oven nacho recipe! Layer the oven nachos according to the recipe to have perfectly melted cheese, warm ingredients, and toppings that make these irresistible. It is the perfect party with your friends and family or have a quick and easy dinner night. Create the best bite of nachos with all the flavor, toppings, and crunch!
Ingredients for Easy Oven Nachos
The toppings for this easy nacho recipe are endless! Just pile on your favorites and start munching. These are just ideas to get you started making oven nachos your way!
- Tortilla chips – You can use corn tortillas and bake them ahead of time to make chips or just your favorite bag of corn tortilla chips! Make sure it is a sturdy chip that will hold the toppings without breaking.
- Chicken – We like to use a couple of chicken breasts grilled and cut into bite-size pieces for these chicken nachos. Steak would taste delicious on these nachos too! You could use shredded chicken, pork, or beef too.
- Black beans – Rinse and drain black beans in a strainer to help reduce the amount of sodium.
- Cheese – Cheddar, sharp cheddar cheese, Monterey jack cheese, a Mexican blend, anything you like! Freshly shredded cheese gives you that melty cheese look and extra flavor.
- Tomatoes – Diced tomatoes or your favorite pico de gallo are a great addition to nachos. They are refreshing and fresh-tasting!
- Green onions – Dice green onions to sprinkle over top the nachos after they are baked. This is a great garnish to have for a bite of spicy flavor.
- Toppings – Sour cream, guacamole, and salsa are all great ways to add additional flavor!
How to Make Perfect Oven Nachos
In just a few steps you will have the best oven nachos yet! These are filled with everything from crunchy chips, ooey-gooey stringy cheese, beans, tomatoes, and all your favorite toppings to dip or smother on top. These easy oven nachos can be ready to eat in minutes!
- Layer – Spread tortilla chips evenly on a large baking sheet covered with aluminum foil. Sprinkle half of the cheese over the chips trying to cover them evenly. Place chicken strips and beans over the chips on the trays. Sprinkle the other half of the cheese over the chicken and beans.
- Bake – Bake nachos on a cookie sheet for approximately 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
- Toppings – Remove from oven and add nacho toppings. Diced tomatoes and onions are always a favorite.
- Serve – Serve with sour cream, guacamole, and salsa on the side.
Make It Your Own
Oven nachos are versatile and an easy recipe to substitute or make additions with. Choose the perfect cheese, protein, and toppings, and make it look good with garnish sprinkled on top. From red onion to black olives, to shredded lettuce, anything you would layer on your favorite tacos, you can add to this oven nachos recipe. The variations are endless!
- Protein – I made this with grilled chicken and black beans because that is what I love. You can substitute shredded beef, ground beef mixture, shredded chicken, ground turkey, or shrimp, or go the vegetarian route and use refried beans.
- Taco seasoning – When cooking your meat add in some homemade taco seasoning for an extra boost of flavor!
- Even more toppings – There are also plenty of options for toppings in addition to what is used for this recipe. Jalapeños, pickled jalapeños, green chilies, sliced olives, shredded lettuce, bacon, or sliced avocados. These can all be added to make your nachos the best!
- Garnish – Squeeze fresh lemon or lime juice over top of the oven nachos for a zesty and refreshing flavor. Add fresh cilantro over top for extra color and appearance as well as taste!
“This is one of my favorite go-to, easy meals! I like to sometimes give it a bbq twist by covering the chicken in bbq sauce, and adding cilantro on top. So good!”
-Agnes
Frequently Asked Questions
Baking at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 to 20 minutes will melt the cheese on top of the chips. The amount of toppings you have and how long you want to bake them depends on the timing.
To prevent nachos from going soggy when baking in the oven, you need to pre-bake the chips for a few minutes in the oven. This will crisp the chips and give them a base foundation. The ingredients will now bake on top of the chips rather than soaking into the chips themselves.
Yes! Make sure the chip is sturdy and can withstand heat and toppings. Most tortilla chips work great for oven nachos.
A softer cheese works best! You can use cheddar cheese, Monterey cheese, Colby jack cheese, or a mixture of cheese types. It is best to use freshly shredded cheese.
We like to pre-cook the meat. It makes the oven nachos bake quicker and is easier to assemble.
Distribute the toppings evenly in a single layer on a baking sheet. Try not to place nacho cheese sauce or shredded cheese in one spot. Cover it throughout the nachos.
Reheating Baked Oven Nachos
Place any oven nachos that are leftover in the refrigerator for three days. When ready to reheat, place them in the oven until they are warmed through the cheese has softened to a melty cheese texture.
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How to Make Oven Nachos
Oven Nachos
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Equipment
- Conventional Oven
Ingredients
- 1 bag round tortilla chips or another sturdy chip that will hold the toppings without breaking
- 2 chicken breasts grilled and cut in bite size pieces
- 14 ounces can black beans rinsed and drained well
- ¾ pounds cheddar cheese shredded (depending on how cheesy you like it)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- ¾ cup sliced green onions
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup guacamole
- 1 cup red salsa
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread tortilla chips evenly on a large baking sheet.
- Sprinkle half of the cheese over the chips trying to cover them evenly.
- Evenly place chicken strips and beans over the chips.
- Sprinkle the other half of the cheese over the chicken and beans.
- Bake for approximately 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
- Remove from oven and add diced tomatoes and onions.
- Serve with Sour Cream, Guacamole, and Salsa on the side.
Thanks for this recipe, can’t wait to make it!
This is one of my favorite go-to, easy meals! I like to sometimes give it a bbq twist by covering the chicken in bbq sauce, and adding cilantro on top. So good!
All my favorites on one baking sheet. Love this recipe for a quick meal on busy weeknights!
My kids want nachos all the time & this recipe is super easy, they can make it themselves! It feeds us all!
These nachos are the BEST!! I wanted to eat them all, but unfortunately had to share! 😉
We have nachos on sunday nights, it’s the best!
These nachos were fantastic! So delicious and easy to make. Thanks for the recipe!
So good so glad i made it thx for the recipe
Hi, just wanted to tell you I made this last Sunday and my family loved them 🙂 thank you for the recipe 🙂
so glad you liked them, thanks!