How to Make the Best Nachos

I’ll show you how to make the best nachos and 3 different ways to do them up! Nachos are a crowd favourite every Super Bowl, game day or family movie night — an easy appetizer or easy dinner that everyone loves! Skip the regular ground beef in favour of these Pepperoni Pizza, Philly Cheesesteak, or Bacon Chicken Alfredo nachos.

If you’ve been around here for a while, maybe you know that one of my favorite things to do is put new twists on old favourites. Which is why you’ll see no ground beef on what I’m claiming to be the best nachos. (Although I put some beef on these here BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Nachos so you know I’m not opposed!)

But if you can get over your shock I promise you, you won’t regret it. Regular beef nachos are great, sure, but put a tray of these on the table for your Super Bowl LII party? I guarantee you you’ll be the real winner 😉 (<– too much??).

I confess, I’m a bit of a homebody. But I love having people over.

What I don’t love? Spending all day in the kitchen and missing out on all the fun! Nachos are one of the easiest things to whip up for Super Bowl snacks or a quick weeknight dinner — just grab a bag of Tostitos, some cheese and whatever toppings you can find.

I love to load mine right up so we can count them as dinner (and who’s not down for a handheld meal??).

So whether you’re hosting the ultimate Super Bowl LII party or it’s just you and the hubs binging on Netflix after the kids are in bed, I’ve got 3 ridiculously awesome options for you down below 😉

Here are some tips for How to Make the Best Nachos:

• Start with a big, rimmed baking sheet and a piece of parchment paper — you don’t want any of that cheesy goodness being left behind on the pan!
• Add the cheese before your other toppings, and a little on top for good measure — If you are adding a drizzle of sauce like I have on these, the cheese keeps the chips from getting soggy and acts as glue to make sure every bite is loaded!
• Mix things up — no need to stick to any recipe! Add veggies, meats, and different cheeses to make them your own.

Nacho variations:

Here are 3 variations to try! These are additions to the recipe, so you will still need one bag of tortilla chips and 3 cups of shredded cheese. These extra toppings will go on top of the first layer of cheese.

Pepperoni Pizza Nachos:

• 1/4 cup pizza sauce
• 1/4 cup sliced pepperoni, chopped

Spread one layer of chips on the parchment and sprinkle with 1 cup of shredded cheese.

Place sauce in a small ziploc bag and snip the end so there is a small hole. Carefully drizzle the sauce over the cheese (you don’t want any globs!).

Top with pepperoni and remaining ½ cup mozzarella cheese.

Bake for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve.

Philly Cheesesteak Nachos:

• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1/2 green bell pepper, sliced or chopped
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced or chopped
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced roast beef, chopped

Heat oil in a medium pan. Add peppers and onions, stir and cook until completely softened.

Top chips with cooked vegetables, beef and remaining ½ cup mozzarella cheese.

Bake for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve.

Chicken Bacon Alfredo Nachos:

• 1/4 cup Alfredo sauce
• 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1/2 cup cooked, chopped chicken
• 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Place sauce in a small ziploc bag and snip the end so there is a small hole. Carefully drizzle the sauce over the cheese (you don’t want any globs!).

Top with bacon, chicken, remaining ½ cup mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese.

Bake for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve.