Football Field Nacho Platter (Printable)

A festive nacho dish shaped like a football field, loaded with cheeses, beans, and fresh toppings for game day fun.

# What you'll need:

→ Chips

01 - 14 oz tortilla chips

→ Cheese & Toppings

02 - 9 oz shredded cheddar cheese
03 - 9 oz shredded Monterey Jack cheese
04 - 1 can (14 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
05 - 5 oz sliced black olives
06 - 3 ripe avocados
07 - Juice of 1 lime
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
09 - 7 oz sour cream
10 - 3 medium tomatoes, diced
11 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
12 - 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
13 - 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
14 - 7 oz salsa

→ Optional Protein

15 - 9 oz cooked and shredded chicken, seasoned
16 - 9 oz cooked ground beef, seasoned

# Preparation steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
02 - Spread tortilla chips evenly on a large rectangular baking sheet or platter to create the field base.
03 - Evenly sprinkle shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses over the chips.
04 - Distribute black beans and sliced olives across the cheese layer. Add cooked chicken or ground beef if desired.
05 - Bake in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
06 - While baking, mash avocados with lime juice and salt to form guacamole.
07 - Combine diced tomatoes, chopped red onion, and fresh cilantro in a small bowl.
08 - Remove nachos from the oven. Spread guacamole in two thick lines at each short end to represent end zones.
09 - Fill a piping or zip-top bag with sour cream, cut the tip, and pipe horizontal lines across the field for yard markers and a midfield line. Add small dots for hash marks.
10 - Place salsa bowls at each end to mimic goal posts. Scatter jalapeño slices and extra cilantro as garnish.
11 - Serve immediately with extra salsa, guacamole, and sour cream on the side.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • One-pot meal
  • Freezer-friendly
02 -
  • For a vegan version, use plant-based cheese and sour cream.
  • Add corn, pickled jalapeños, or diced bell peppers for extra flavor.
03 -
  • Pair with light Mexican lagers or classic margaritas.
  • For a spicier version, include hot sauce or extra jalapeños.
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