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Ultimate Sheet Pan Loaded Nacho Bar – Easy Party Recipe

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This ultimate sheet pan loaded nacho bar is the perfect party food: quick, easy, and packed with flavor. Layer crispy tortilla chips with seasoned ground beef, refried beans, black beans, corn, and plenty of cheese, then bake until bubbly and top with fresh ingredients for a customizable, crowd-pleasing meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large (13-16 oz) bag tortilla chips
  • 1 lb (450g) ground beef
  • 1 packet (or 3 tablespoons) taco seasoning
  • 1 can (16 oz / 450g) refried beans
  • 2 cups (200g) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup (100g) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 can (15 oz / 425g) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup (150g) corn kernels (frozen or canned, drained)
  • 2–3 Roma tomatoes, diced
  • 1/2 cup finely diced red onion
  • 2–3 jalapeños, sliced
  • 2 avocados, diced or sliced
  • 1 cup (240ml) sour cream
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
  • 2–3 limes, cut into wedges
  • 1/2 cup (60g) sliced black olives (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Cook the ground beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula, until no longer pink (6-8 minutes). Drain excess fat. Reduce heat to low, add taco seasoning and 1/2 cup (120ml) water, and simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened. Set aside.
  3. Warm the refried beans: In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the refried beans for about 1 minute, stirring halfway, until spreadable. Alternatively, warm in a small saucepan over low heat.
  4. Layer the base: Spread tortilla chips evenly across a large rimmed baking sheet (half-sheet pan, 18×13 inches), creating a single layer with slight overlapping.
  5. Add the beans and meat: Dollop spoonfuls of warm refried beans over the chips, then scatter the seasoned ground beef evenly across the chips.
  6. Add the veggies and cheese: Sprinkle drained black beans and corn kernels over the meat. Generously cover everything with shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, making sure to reach the edges of the pan.
  7. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, until cheese is fully melted and bubbly and edges of chips are golden brown.
  8. Add fresh toppings: Remove from oven and let cool for 2 minutes. Immediately top with diced tomatoes, red onion, sliced jalapeños, black olives (if using), avocado, dollops of sour cream, and a generous sprinkle of fresh cilantro. Squeeze lime wedges over the top.
  9. Serve immediately: Place the sheet pan in the center of the table. Provide small bowls for extra toppings and let everyone dig in with forks or small plates.

Notes

For best results, shred your own cheese (pre-shredded contains anti-caking agents that affect melting). Have all fresh toppings prepped before baking so you can add them immediately after the pan comes out of the oven. To keep chips crunchy, don’t overload with wet ingredients before baking; drain beans and corn well and add fresh toppings after baking. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; reheat in the oven or air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes.

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