Save A festive, crowd-pleasing nacho platter arranged and decorated to resemble a football field—perfect for game day gatherings.
This platter has always been a hit at our parties, bringing friends and family together around the TV and the table.
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
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Arrange Chips:
- Arrange the tortilla chips in an even layer on a large rectangular baking sheet or platter to form the field.
- Add Cheese:
- Sprinkle cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses evenly over the chips.
- Add Toppings:
- Distribute black beans and olives over the cheese. Add cooked chicken or beef if using.
- Bake:
- Bake in the oven for 8 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Make Guacamole:
- While baking, mash avocados with lime juice and salt to make guacamole.
- Prepare Pico de Gallo:
- In a small bowl, mix diced tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro for a fresh pico de gallo.
- Decorate:
- Remove nachos from the oven. Using a spatula, spread guacamole in two thick lines at each short end to represent end zones.
- Pipe Sour Cream Lines:
- 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.
- Add Garnishes:
- Place salsa bowls at either end as goal posts, and scatter jalapeño slices and extra cilantro as garnish.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately with extra salsa, guacamole, and sour cream on the side.
Save Our family loves gathering around this nacho platter during football season; it brings so much joy and excitement to the game day experience.
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 always scores big with guests and is easy to customize for any occasion.
Common recipe questions
- → How can I make this platter vegetarian?
Simply omit the cooked chicken or ground beef and use plant-based cheese alternatives to keep it vegetarian-friendly.
- → What types of cheese work best for this dish?
A blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses melts nicely and provides a rich, creamy flavor that complements the toppings.
- → How do I create the football field decorations?
Guacamole is spread along each short end to represent end zones, while sour cream lines and dots mimic yard markers and hash marks on the field.
- → Can this be prepared ahead of time?
Chips and toppings can be prepped in advance, but it’s best to assemble and bake shortly before serving for optimal texture and presentation.
- → What dipping options pair well with this platter?
Extra salsa, guacamole, and sour cream are classic accompaniments that enhance flavor and add creaminess.
- → Is this dish suitable for spicy preferences?
Yes, adding jalapeño slices or hot sauce can introduce extra heat according to your taste.