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    Sheet Pan Nachos

    2024-10-21 by Ellena @ The Seasonal Kitchen Leave a Comment

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    These Sheet Pan Nachos make a quick, delicious meal or a fun-to-assemble late night snack. No matter what time of day you’re craving these nachos, they’re sure to hit the spot. Tortilla chips are topped with an easy-to-make queso dip, then loaded with all your favorite toppings. With an endless amount of combinations, you’ll definitely be making these time and again.

    A baking sheet of Sheet Pan Nachos.

    The combination of toppings is basically endless. You can make it more or less spicy by adding more peppers (fresh or pickled). Experiment with your favorite toppings. The recipe is vegetarian, but you can always add pulled chicken, pulled pork or beef as an extra protein.

    A mis-en-place of ingredients for Sheet Pan Nachos.

    In a medium sized saucepan, pour the can of evaporated milk and heat on medium- low until the milk begins to steam. Add in the cheddar and pepper jack cheeses and whisk until melted. Add in the onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, and cornstarch. Whisk until everything is incorporated. Then stir in the diced jalapeños and remove from heat. 

    A mixture with unmelted cheese in a saucepan for Sheet Pan Nachos.
    A mixture with melted cheese in a saucepan for Sheet Pan Nachos.

    Line a baking sheet with parchment. Spread out the tortilla chips evenly on the baking sheet. Pour ¾ of the queso evenly over the chips, followed by the black beans. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 5-7 minutes until the chips have gotten a little bit more color. 

    A baking sheet of nacho strips for Sheet Pan Nachos.
    A sheet pan of nachos drizzled with cheese for Sheet Pan Nachos.
    A sheet pan of nacho strips, cheese, and black beans for Sheet Pan Nachos.

    Evenly distribute the pico de Gallo, sour cream, pickled onions, cotija cheese, guacamole, sliced jalapeños, and cilantro over the warm nachos.

    A baking sheet of Sheet Pan Nachos.

    Serve with the remaining queso and lime wedges while warm. 

    A plate of Sheet Pan Nachos with guacamole and queso and a tray of Sheet Pan Nachos in the background.

    Make sure you get a fully loaded nacho and enjoy!

    A close-up of one chip of Sheet Pan Nachos.

    Sheet Pan Nachos FAQS:

    What will I need to complete this recipe?

    You will need the following ingredients: 
    cheddar cheese, pepper jack cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, cornstarch, evaporated milk,
    jalapeños, salt, pepper, tortilla chips, black beans, pico de gallo, sour cream, pickled onions, cotija cheese, guacamole, cilantro, lime wedges
    You will need the following supplies: 
    saucepan, baking sheet

    What are the storage instructions?

    Place leftover nachos in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for 5-6 minutes until the chips are warm and crispy. 

    Should I eat these warm or cold?

    These are best served warm, straight out of the oven topped with toppings.

    Notes:

    • The combination of toppings is basically endless. You can make it more or less spicy by adding more peppers (fresh or pickled). Experiment with your favorite toppings.
    • The recipe is vegetarian, but you can always add pulled chicken, pulled pork or beef as an extra protein.
    • To make this recipe vegan, you can omit the queso and use exclusively vegetables and vegan alternatives as toppings.
    A baking sheet of Sheet Pan Nachos.
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    Sheet Pan Nachos

    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time5 minutes mins
    Total Time20 minutes mins
    Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
    Cuisine: American, Mexican
    Servings: 4 servings

    Ingredients

    For the Queso:

    • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
    • 1 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon cumin
    • ½ tablespoon cornstarch
    • 1 12 ounce can evaporated milk
    • 1 jalapeño, finely diced
    • Salt and pepper, to taste

    For the Nachos:

    • 1 11 ounce bag tortilla chips, strips or triangles 
    • 1 15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
    • 1 cup pico de gallo
    • ½ cup sour cream
    • ¼ cup pickled onions
    • ½ cup cotija cheese
    • ½ cup guacamole  
    • 1 jalapeño, sliced (fresh or pickled) 
    • Cilantro, fresh for garnish 
    • Lime wedges, for sprinkling 

    Instructions

    • In a medium sized saucepan, pour the can of evaporated milk and heat on medium- low until the milk begins to steam. 
    • Add in the cheddar and pepper jack cheeses and whisk until melted. Add in the onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, and cornstarch. Whisk until everything is incorporated. The queso should be thicker now. Stir in the diced jalapeños and remove from heat. 
    • Line a baking sheet with parchment. Spread out the tortilla chips evenly on the baking sheet. 
    • Pour ¾ of the queso evenly over the chips, followed by the black beans. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 5-7 minutes until the chips have gotten a little bit more color. 
    • Evenly distribute the pico de Gallo, sour cream, pickled onions, cotija cheese, guacamole, sliced jalapeños, and cilantro over the warm nachos. Serve with the remaining queso and lime wedges while warm. 

    Notes

    • The combination of toppings is basically endless. You can make it more or less spicy by adding more peppers (fresh or pickled). Experiment with your favorite toppings.
    • The recipe is vegetarian, but you can always add pulled chicken, pulled pork or beef as an extra protein.
    • To make this recipe vegan, you can omit the queso and use exclusively vegetables and vegan alternatives as toppings.

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