BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Nachos are the best BBQ nachos you’ve ever had! Barbecue sauce, ground beef, bacon, cheddar cheese, green onions and all the burger toppings you want. Perfect for movie night or game day! Includes step by step RECIPE VIDEO.
It’s confession time again.
I need to tell you guys that I’ve failed at nachos.
I know, it’s a little embarrassing. But I figure it’s important for you to know that I would go to the ends of the earth to bring you a fantastic nacho recipe.
Or I would at least make them 3 times.
And, you know, it’s funny. The husband didn’t complain at all when we had nachos for lunch 3 times.
So as someone who can make bad nachos, let me give you a few pointers 😉
How to make nachos (BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Nachos!)
- You want good chip coverage on the bottom of the pan. Choose nice large chips for your bottom layer. You don’t want any of those delicious toppings falling through!
- Hold the sauce. Even though I like sauce, a lot, I kept the meat fairly dry. I added just enough barbecue sauce to keep the meat moist and give it a nice barbecue flavor. Too saucy meat = soggy chips. Drizzle extra sauce on top for big flavor that’s not going to make your chips mushy!
- Cheese first. Probably 99.9% of you know this already, but if you put the cheese on the chips and then the toppings, they will all stick together!
So maybe you’re like me and you haven’t actually made nachos a bazillion times in your life and you might have thought about putting the cheese on top, or maybe you’re already a nacho connoisseur and you just want to laugh at my inexperience, there you have it.
Perfect BBQ nachos.
But is anything perfect without bacon? I think not.
Guys, these are just totally amazing. I mean, cheeseburger NACHOS. And with all that protein, I think they count as a totally balanced meal. Am I right?
If more is more for you, I’d consider slathering them in this nacho cheese sauce before topping. I mean, why not right??
BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Nachos
written by Ashley Fehr
Ingredients
- 150 grams Large tortilla chips about ½ large bag
- 4 slices bacon chopped and cooked until crisp
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1/2 small onion chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/8 cup + ⅓ cup barbecue sauce
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Green onion lettuce and tomato as garnish if desired
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a medium pan, combine ground beef, onion, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring, over medium-high heat until browned (drain off any excess grease). Stir in ⅛ cup barbecue sauce. Set aside.
- Pour ⅓ cup barbecue sauce into a small sandwich bag and set aside.
- Line baking sheet with a single layer tortilla chips, careful not to leave too much space between chips. Sprinkle with half of cheese, half of the beef mixture, and half of the bacon. Snip a small corner off of the bag with the barbecue sauce and drizzle half over the first layer of nachos.
- Top with another single layer of chips, and sprinkle with remaining cheese, beef, and bacon. Drizzle with remaining sauce.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until toppings are warm and cheese is melted.
- Garnish with green onion, lettuce and tomato as desired.
Nutrition Information
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Shinee says
These photos state you’re a pro at this nacho business, Ashley! They look fantastic!
Ashley says
Haha, thanks Shinee!
Annie @ ciaochowbambina says
These are awesome! My hubby loves BBQ sauce on just about everything so he’s going to love these! Thanks for sharing!
Ashley says
My hubs was a fan too! Thanks Annie 🙂
Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron says
I loooove nachos! I have made many nachos in my life, but I have never had bbq sauce, or bacon on them….why!? Looks so delicious!
Ashley says
You probably need to get on that. Lol. I love BBQ ANYthing!
Jessica Holmes says
Iam seriously in LOVE with this recipe! Cheeseburger nachos? Incredible! So glad you persisted to get the recipe right. I don’t think I would complain about having nachos for lunch three times either! 😉 Perfecto!
Ashley says
Haha, thanks Jessica!
Jim D says
Wow – these look terrific Ashley. And I really do appreciate the tips as someone who has failed at making nachos myself!
Ashley says
Haha, thanks Jim!
Stacey @ Bake Eat Repeat says
Those nachos look delicious Ashley! I’ve never thought of putting BBQ sauce on nachos, but it sounds amazing!
Ashley says
Thanks Stacey! It might have fueled an obsession with nachos… 🙂
Amanda says
Third time is the charm! These look AMAZING!!!
Ashley says
Thanks Amanda!
whiskandshout says
These look amazing, and I NEVER put cheese first, always my protein (usually beans) and everything falls apart. Why didn’t I think of that before?! 🙂
Ashley says
Haha, I had to because my chips were soggy! Lol. I definitely had to practice 😉
marcie@flavorthemoments says
These are off the hook, Ashley, and thanks for the pointers. I never make nachos as I would probably eat them all in one sitting — not pretty! These would be a hit at my house!
Ashley says
Haha, we called these “lunch” a few times! Thanks Marcie!
My Kitchen Craze says
Well I am glad that you made them 3 times because these look delicious. I wish I could have these for dessert!! I would of never thought of added BBQ sauce. Genius Ashely!! 😉
Ashley says
Thanks Cyndi!
Jess @ Flying on Jess Fuel says
Well these just look amazing! I could eat nachos for every meal for the rest of my life! 😀 Love the cheeseburger take on them!
Ashley says
Thanks Jess! I’ve decided I could too!
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
Haha, totally a balanced meal! My husband would gladly inhale three batches of these! They look absolutely amazing!
Ashley says
Haha, he didn’t complain! Thanks Kelly!
Matt Robinson says
I’m all about nachos lately and these look incredible!
Ashley says
Thanks Matt! That means a lot coming from the King of Nachos 😉
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
These nachos look amazing, Ashley! I could go for a few for breakfast right now! Love the bbq cheeseburger combo. So creative!
Ashley says
Thanks Gayle!
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says
I would say you are now a nacho PRO! These look amazing Ashley. Boy would Shawn sure love me if I made him these nachos for lunch 3 days in a row : )
Ashley says
Haha, thanks Natalie!
Michelle { A Latte Food } says
For sure a balanced meal. I mean, you even have lettuce on top, so it’s almost like a salad! Haha, but I love nachos and this is a genius idea!
Ashley says
Haha, this is as close to salad as I get! Though I might have picked some of the lettuce off before eating… 😉
Jocelyn (Grandbaby cakes) says
These nachos look absolutely fantastic! I want to dive right in!!!
Ashley says
Thanks Jocelyn!
Erin @ Miss Scrambled Egg says
I just watched the episode of Parks and Recreation where Andy’s band complains because he doesn’t melt the cheese on the nachos he makes for them. I love making nachos. They’re really the perfect snack especially for a crowd. The bbq flavor is totally up my alley. I’d probably throw a few jalapenos on the chips to spice things up a bit. Have a wonderful weekend!
Ashley says
Haha, apparently I’m not the only one who can get nachos wrong! Thanks Erin!
Melanie @ Carmel Moments says
Those look so great Ashley! I’n oldest adores nachos and I’m sure he’d love this twist! Looks fabulous!
Pinned.
Have a great weekend!
Ashley says
Thanks Melanie! You too!
Danielle says
All that protein definitely makes these a balance meal for me! I love making homemade nachos and your cheeseburger version sounds amazing, Ashley! Have a great weekend 🙂
Ashley says
Thanks Danielle! You too!