Sheet Pan Nachos
Tortilla chips layered with beans, cheese and jalapeños on a tray and baked until bubbling. Four servings in 22 minutes.
The mistake with nachos is a heap, because a heap leaves the chips at the bottom bare and soggy and the ones on top burnt. The tray solves it: a thin, even layer, so every chip is covered and every chip is crisp.
Build it in two layers rather than one. Spread half the chips, scatter half the beans and cheese, then repeat. The second layer of cheese is the one that holds the whole tray together.
Use a good melting cheese, grated yourself. Pre-grated cheese carries an anti-caking powder that stops it from melting smoothly. A mix of cheddar and a milder, stretchier cheese melts well and keeps its flavour.
Bake at 200°C for 8 minutes, until the cheese bubbles at the edges and just begins to brown. Watch the last two minutes; thin chips burn quickly. Top with the cold things after baking: soured cream, salsa, fresh coriander and lime.
Quick Answers
How long does Sheet Pan Nachos take to make?
About 22 minutes in total — 10 minutes of preparation and 12 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 4.
What are the key tips for making Sheet Pan Nachos?
Build the nachos in two layers. Grate the cheese yourself for a smoother melt. Add the cold toppings after baking. Check at 6 minutes if your oven runs hot.
What should I serve with Sheet Pan Nachos?
Guacamole; Lime wedges; Cold drinks; Pickled onions.
Is Sheet Pan Nachos suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is vegetarian and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Sheet Pan Nachos?
About 678 kcal per serving, with 24 g protein, 60 g carbohydrate and 38 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
The Method for Sheet Pan Nachos
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Heat the oven to 200°C / 390°F (180°C / 355°F fan). Spread half the chips on a large lined tray.
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Dot with half the beans, then scatter with half the cheese and half the jalapeños. Add the rest of the chips, beans, cheese and jalapeños.
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Bake for 8 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and just browning at the edges.
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Top with the spring onions, salsa, soured cream and coriander and serve straight from the tray.
Worth Getting Right
- Build the nachos in two layers.
- Grate the cheese yourself for a smoother melt.
- Add the cold toppings after baking.
- Check at 6 minutes if your oven runs hot.
Changing the Recipe
- Out of spring onions? A small regular onion, finely sliced, or a few chives stirred in at the end both cover the job.
Serve It With
Guacamole · Lime wedges · Cold drinks · Pickled onions
Keeping and Reheating
Best eaten straight away. The chips soften within about 15 minutes.
What's in a Serving
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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