Super Bowl Loaded Nacho Bar (Printable)
Festive nacho bar featuring seasoned beef, cheeses, and fresh toppings for game day fun.
# What You'll Need:
→ Beef Mixture
01 - 1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20 recommended)
02 - 2 tbsp taco seasoning
03 - 1/2 cup water
→ Chips & Cheese
04 - 2 large bags (about 16 oz each) sturdy tortilla chips
05 - 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
06 - 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
07 - 1 cup nacho cheese sauce (optional)
→ Toppings
08 - 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
09 - 1 cup sour cream
10 - 1 cup guacamole
11 - 1 cup pico de gallo or fresh salsa
12 - 1/2 cup sliced black olives
13 - 1/2 cup sliced pickled jalapeños
14 - 1 cup diced tomatoes
15 - 1/2 cup chopped red onion
16 - 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
17 - 2 limes, cut into wedges
# How to Make It:
01 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned throughout, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess fat from the skillet.
02 - Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the cooked beef. Pour in the water and stir thoroughly to combine. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 3–5 minutes until the mixture thickens and the flavors meld. Remove from heat and keep warm.
03 - Set your oven to 400°F to prepare for melting the cheese.
04 - Spread the tortilla chips in a single layer across large baking sheets or oven-safe platters. Avoid overcrowding to ensure even heating.
05 - Distribute the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses evenly over the chips, ensuring good coverage for maximum melt.
06 - Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven. Bake for 5–7 minutes, watching closely, until the cheese is fully melted and bubbling.
07 - Transfer the cheesy chips to a serving table or buffet station. Arrange bowls of seasoned beef, nacho cheese sauce, and all prepared toppings nearby so guests can customize their own nachos.
08 - Scatter fresh cilantro over the platter and arrange lime wedges on the side. Let guests build their perfect plate immediately while everything is warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everyone gets exactly what they want without playing the I dont like onions negotiation game
- The cheese stays perfectly melted instead of that sad congealed mess that happens when you prep too early
02 -
- Cold toppings make hot cheese harden instantly so keep your sour cream and guacamole at room temperature until serving
- The beef needs to stay hot throughout the party or nobody will want to build that layer
03 -
- Sprinkle a little cheese directly on the baking sheet before adding chips to create those crispy cheese edges everyone fights over
- Warm your serving bowls with hot water for five minutes then dry them before piling in the toppings