Sheet Pan Nachos

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Looking for an easy game day snack that can satisfy even your hungriest your guests?

Straight out of the Women of Today Test Kitchen comes these Sheet Pan Nachos that are quick and easy to pull together and are a serious crowd-pleaser.

The key to keeping this recipe nice and easy is to have all your ingredients prepped and made in advance of game day. Prep everything the night before and throw your ingredients in the fridge. Add to a sheet pan, bake for 10 minutes, and serve with your favorite salsas and any additional toppings.

This recipe can easily be made vegetarian by omitting the meat. You can also add whatever other toppings you like to them – The secret to the great flavor in this recipe is the spices so once you add those, you can get creative with the rest. We left quantities off for our toppings because you truly just make these to your preference.

We serve these nachos with our Easiest Salsa Ever, you can get the recipe for that here!

Sheet Pan Nachos

Servings batches

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, diced
1-2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb ground turkey or beef
2 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional if you like spice)
1/2 tsp salt
1 bag your favorite tortilla chips

Toppings

shredded cheese
sautéed peppers and onions
jalapeño slices (optional if you like spice)
canned black beans, drained and rinsed
chopped tomatoes
chopped cilantro
avocado slices
sour cream (optional)

Instructions

In a skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil, diced onion, and garlic. Sautee until onions are translucent. About 5 minutes.
Add the ground turkey or beef along with the balance of the seasonings. Cook until the meat is well browned.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
On a baking sheet, cover the bottom with about one layer of tortilla chips.
Sprinkle the meat mixture over your sheet pan of tortilla chips and top with any of the suggested toppings, except the avocado, and place in the oven for 5-8 minutes, until cheese has melted.
If using avocado, add to the sheet pan after baking and serve with your favorite salsas or our Easiest Salsa Ever.