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Savory Sheet Pan Loaded Nachos Recipe Easy Three-Cheese Melt

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A quick and easy sheet pan nachos recipe featuring a three-cheese melt, seasoned ground beef, and fresh toppings for a crowd-pleasing snack or meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20 preferred)
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 large bag (about 12 oz) sturdy tortilla chips
  • 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained (optional)
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1 ripe avocado, mashed into guacamole
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup fresh salsa or pico de gallo
  • 2 green onions, sliced thin
  • Fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
  • Jalapeño slices, fresh or pickled (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until it starts to brown, about 5 minutes. Add chopped onion and garlic; cook 3–4 more minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, cayenne (if using), salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes. Set aside.
  4. Spread tortilla chips evenly in a single layer on a large rimmed sheet pan.
  5. Scatter cooked beef evenly over the chips along with black beans, if using.
  6. Sprinkle shredded cheddar, Monterey Jack, and mozzarella cheeses evenly on top.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 8–12 minutes, or until cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden.
  8. Remove from oven and add dollops of guacamole, sour cream, and salsa on top. Scatter sliced green onions, cilantro, and jalapeños as desired.
  9. Serve immediately using a spatula to scoop portions.

Notes

For extra crispy chips, toast them in the oven for 5 minutes before layering. Keep toppings chilled and add them last to maintain freshness. Avoid overloading the pan to prevent soggy chips. Freshly shred cheese for better melt quality. Reheat leftovers in the oven at 350°F for 8–10 minutes to restore crispness.

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Keywords: nachos, sheet pan nachos, three-cheese melt, loaded nachos, easy nachos, party snack, Mexican food

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