Save A festive, crowd-pleasing nacho platter arranged and decorated to resemble a football field—perfect for game day gatherings.
This nacho platter has become a favorite at every party I've hosted, always impressing guests with its fun presentation and great taste.
Ingredients
- Chips: 400 g (14 oz) tortilla chips
- Cheese & Toppings: 250 g (9 oz) shredded cheddar cheese, 250 g (9 oz) shredded Monterey Jack cheese, 1 can (400 g/14 oz) black beans drained and rinsed, 150 g (5 oz) sliced black olives, 3 ripe avocados, 1 lime juiced, 1/2 tsp salt, 200 g (7 oz) sour cream, 3 medium tomatoes diced, 1 small red onion finely chopped, 1 jalapeño thinly sliced (optional), 1 bunch fresh cilantro chopped, 200 g (7 oz) salsa
- Optional Protein: 250 g (9 oz) cooked and shredded chicken seasoned or 250 g (9 oz) cooked ground beef seasoned
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F)
- Step 2:
- Arrange the tortilla chips in an even layer on a large rectangular baking sheet or platter to form the field
- Step 3:
- Sprinkle cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses evenly over the chips
- Step 4:
- Distribute black beans and olives over the cheese Add cooked chicken or beef if using
- Step 5:
- Bake in the oven for 8 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly
- Step 6:
- While baking mash avocados with lime juice and salt to make guacamole
- Step 7:
- In a small bowl mix diced tomatoes red onion and cilantro for a fresh pico de gallo
- Step 8:
- Remove nachos from the oven Using a spatula spread guacamole in two thick lines at each short end to represent end zones
- Step 9:
- Fill a piping bag or zip-top bag with sour cream snip the tip and pipe lines across the field to depict yard markers and a midfield line Add small dots for hash marks
- Step 10:
- Place salsa bowls at either end as goal posts and scatter jalapeño slices and extra cilantro as garnish
- Step 11:
- Serve immediately with extra salsa guacamole and sour cream on the side
Save Nothing brings my family together quite like this nacho platter on a lively game day weekend.
Required Tools
Large rectangular baking sheet or platter Oven Mixing bowls Spatula Piping bag or zip-top bag (for sour cream lines)
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (cheese sour cream) If adding meat may contain gluten or soy depending on seasoning Contains avocado (latex-fruit syndrome risk) Always check ingredient labels for hidden allergens
Nutritional Information
Calories 480 Total Fat 25 g Carbohydrates 48 g Protein 16 g (per serving)
Save Enjoy serving this fun and flavorful platter that's sure to score big with your guests every time.
Recipe Help & Answers
- → What are the main ingredients for this nacho platter?
Tortilla chips, cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, black beans, olives, avocados, tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, sour cream, and salsa. Optional cooked chicken or ground beef can be added.
- → How is the football field look achieved?
The chips form the field base, melted cheeses and toppings spread evenly. Guacamole lines simulate end zones, and sour cream is piped to depict yard lines and hash marks. Salsa bowls act as goal posts.
- → Can this dish be made vegetarian or vegan?
Yes, omit meat options for a vegetarian version. For vegan, substitute plant-based cheese and sour cream alternatives.
- → What cooking equipment is needed?
A large rectangular baking sheet or platter, an oven, mixing bowls, a spatula, and a piping or zip-top bag for sour cream lines are required.
- → How long does preparation and cooking take?
Preparation takes about 25 minutes, with roughly 10 minutes of cooking time, totaling around 35 minutes.
- → Are there allergen considerations?
Yes, this dish contains dairy from cheese and sour cream. Meat options may include gluten or soy depending on seasoning. Avocado may pose risks for those with latex-fruit allergies.