Description
Bundt Pan Nachos offer a fun, visually stunning twist on classic nachos, layered with tortilla chips, melted cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, seasoned ground beef or chicken, black beans, olives, tomatoes, and green onions, baked to gooey perfection and served with traditional toppings like sour cream, salsa, and guacamole.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 bag tortilla chips
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup cooked ground beef or chicken (optional)
- 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- Jalapeño slices (optional, for extra heat)
For Serving
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup guacamole
Other
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for greasing the Bundt pan)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a Bundt pan thoroughly with olive oil or non-stick spray to prevent sticking during baking.
- Create Base Layer: Arrange a layer of tortilla chips around the bottom of the Bundt pan, then sprinkle a small amount of shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the chips.
- Build Layers: Continue layering tortilla chips followed by cooked ground beef or chicken if using, black beans, black olives, diced tomatoes, green onions, and cheeses. Repeat layering until the Bundt pan is full, ensuring the topmost layer is cheese to allow for melting and browning.
- Cover and Bake: Cover the Bundt pan with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- Brown Cheese: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes to let the cheese turn slightly golden and develop a light crust.
- Cool and Unmold: Carefully take the Bundt pan out of the oven and let the nachos cool for a few minutes to set. Gently invert the pan onto a serving plate to release the nachos in a distinct circular shape.
- Serve: Serve the nachos with sour cream, salsa, guacamole, and optional jalapeño slices on the side for added flavor and heat. Enjoy this shareable appetizer or snack!
Notes
- The recipe can be customized by using ground chicken, turkey, or omitting meat for a vegetarian version.
- Ensure the Bundt pan is well-greased to avoid nachos sticking and breaking apart when unmolding.
- Using a mix of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese provides a nice balance of sharp and creamy flavors.
- Letting the nachos rest a few minutes after baking helps them set for easier slicing and serving.
- Optional jalapeño slices add a spicy kick—adjust amount to taste.
