How to Make the Best Nachos: 3 Ways

Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings

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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.

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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??).

overhead image of chicken alfredo nachos with bacon on sheet pan with tostitos on the side

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.

close up image of chicken alfredo nachos on sheet pan on wood background

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 😉

close up image of a hand pulling out a pepperoni pizza nacho from sheet pan

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.
close up image of hand pulling up philly cheesesteak nacho from baking sheet

*This post is generously sponsored by Tostitos Canada — thank you for supporting the brands that help me bring you another great reason to eat dinner with your hands 😉

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How to Make the Best Nachos

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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.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Cuisine American
Course Appetizer, Snack
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/2 bag Tostitos tortilla chips, any flavour about 100-150 grams
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Bacon Chicken 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

Pepperoni Pizza Nachos

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

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

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Spread one layer of Tostitos on the parchment and sprinkle with 1 cup of shredded cheese.

Bacon Chicken Alfredo Nachos

  • 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.

Pepperoni Pizza Nachos

  • 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

  • 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.

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My name is Ashley Fehr and I love creating easy meals my family loves. I also like to do things my way, which means improvising and breaking the rules when necessary. Here you will find creative twists on old favorites and some of my favorite family recipes, passed down from generations!

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  1. Melanie says

    How much cheese are we supposed to use for the pepperoni pizza nachos? The ingredients don’t show any cheese listed

  2. Danielle says

    Those bacon chicken alfredo nachos sound awesome. I mean they all sound great. I love pepperoni too. And philly cheesesteak. WHICH ONE DO I MAKE?? LOL! Nachos really are the best!

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