Save to Pinterest A festive, crowd-pleasing nacho platter arranged and decorated to resemble a football field—perfect for game day gatherings.
This nacho platter has been a hit at every game day party I've hosted, bringing people together to enjoy delicious Tex-Mex flavors.
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
- Step 1:
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Step 2:
- Arrange the tortilla chips in an even layer on a large rectangular baking sheet or platter to form the field.
- Step 3:
- Sprinkle cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses evenly over the chips.
- Step 4:
- Distribute black beans and olives over the cheese. Add cooked chicken or beef if using.
- Step 5:
- Bake in the oven for 8–10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Step 6:
- While baking, mash avocados with lime juice and salt to make guacamole.
- Step 7:
- In a small bowl, mix diced tomatoes red onion and cilantro for a fresh pico de gallo.
- Step 8:
- Remove nachos from the oven. Using a spatula, spread guacamole in two thick lines at each short end to represent end zones.
- Step 9:
- 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.
- Step 10:
- Place salsa bowls at either end as goal posts and scatter jalapeño slices and extra cilantro as garnish.
- Step 11:
- Serve immediately with extra salsa guacamole and sour cream on the side.
Save to Pinterest This platter brings back memories of cheering with family and friends around the TV every football season.
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
Per serving: Calories 480 Total Fat 25 g Carbohydrates 48 g Protein 16 g
Save to Pinterest Enjoy assembling this festive platter to impress your guests and enhance your game day experience.
Recipe FAQs
- → How do I create the football field design?
Arrange tortilla chips evenly, then pipe sour cream lines for yard markers and use guacamole for end zones. Place salsa bowls as goal posts.
- → Can I make it vegetarian or vegan?
Yes, omit the meat or use a vegetarian protein. For vegan, substitute plant-based cheese and sour cream alternatives.
- → What cheeses work best for melting?
Cheddar and Monterey Jack provide a creamy melt and rich flavor perfect for this layered dish.
- → How do optional proteins affect cooking time?
Since the chicken or beef is pre-cooked, simply add before baking to warm through, maintaining the original bake time.
- → What are good serving suggestions?
Serve with extra salsa, guacamole, and sour cream on the side, paired with light Mexican lagers or margaritas for flavor balance.