Save A festive, crowd-pleasing nacho platter arranged and decorated to resemble a football field—perfect for game day gatherings.
A festive, crowd-pleasing nacho platter arranged and decorated to resemble a football field—perfect for game day gatherings.
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 A festive, crowd-pleasing nacho platter arranged and decorated to resemble a football field—perfect for game day gatherings.
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 This nacho platter is an easy, festive dish that will be the highlight of your game day party.
Recipe FAQs
- → How do you create the football field design?
Arrange tortilla chips evenly then use guacamole to create the end zones and pipe sour cream lines across the platter to represent yard markers and the midfield line.
- → Can this dish be prepared vegan-friendly?
Yes, replace cheeses and sour cream with plant-based alternatives to enjoy a vegan version of this nacho platter.
- → What proteins can be added to enhance this dish?
Cooked shredded chicken or ground beef can be seasoned and added before baking to introduce a savory protein option.
- → What are good accompaniments for this platter?
Light Mexican lagers or classic margaritas pair well, while extra salsa, guacamole, and sour cream add flavor on the side.
- → How long does it take to prepare and bake?
Preparation takes about 25 minutes, with 8-10 minutes baking time until cheeses are melted and bubbly.