Football Field Nacho Platter

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This festive nacho platter is crafted to resemble a football field, perfect for game day entertaining. Crispy tortilla chips are layered with melted cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, black beans, olives, and optional cooked meats. Fresh guacamole lines the end zones, while sour cream creates yard markers across the field. Accompanied by tangy salsa and a fresh pico de gallo, it balances creamy, savory, and zesty flavors. Ready in under 40 minutes, this crowd-pleasing dish blends bold Tex-Mex ingredients with fun presentation to delight guests.

Updated on Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:20:00 GMT
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A festive, crowd-pleasing nacho platter arranged and decorated to resemble a football field—perfect for game day gatherings.

A festive, crowd-pleasing nacho platter arranged and decorated to resemble a football field—perfect for game day gatherings.

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.
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A festive, crowd-pleasing nacho platter arranged and decorated to resemble a football field—perfect for game day gatherings.

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

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This football field nacho platter is sure to impress your guests with its festive presentation and delicious flavors.

Football Field Nacho Platter

A crowd-pleasing nacho platter styled like a football field with cheesy, fresh, and savory toppings.

Time to Prep
25 minutes
Time to Cook
10 minutes
Overall Time
35 minutes
Recipe by Olivia Reed


Skill Level Easy

Cuisine Tex-Mex

Makes 8 Number of Servings

Diet Info Vegetarian-Friendly

What You'll Need

Chips

01 14 oz tortilla chips

Cheese & Toppings

01 9 oz shredded cheddar cheese
02 9 oz shredded Monterey Jack cheese
03 1 can (14 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
04 5 oz sliced black olives
05 3 ripe avocados
06 Juice of 1 lime
07 1/2 tsp salt
08 7 oz sour cream
09 3 medium tomatoes, diced
10 1 small red onion, finely chopped
11 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
12 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
13 7 oz salsa

Optional Protein

01 9 oz cooked and shredded chicken, seasoned
02 9 oz cooked ground beef, seasoned

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 01

Preheat oven: Set the oven to 400°F to prepare for baking.

Step 02

Arrange chips: Spread tortilla chips evenly on a large rectangular baking sheet or platter to resemble a football field.

Step 03

Add cheese: Evenly sprinkle shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses over the chips.

Step 04

Add beans and olives: Distribute black beans and sliced black olives uniformly over the cheese. Add your choice of cooked chicken or ground beef if desired.

Step 05

Bake nachos: Place in the oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the cheese melts and bubbles.

Step 06

Prepare guacamole: While baking, mash avocados with lime juice and salt until smooth.

Step 07

Make pico de gallo: Combine diced tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, and chopped cilantro in a small bowl.

Step 08

Decorate field edges: Remove nachos from oven and spread guacamole in two thick lines along each short end to form end zones.

Step 09

Add yard markings: Fill a piping or zip-top bag with sour cream, snip the tip, and pipe horizontal lines and dots across the field to represent yard markers and hash marks.

Step 10

Place goal posts and garnish: Set salsa bowls at both ends as goal posts; scatter jalapeño slices and extra cilantro for garnish.

Step 11

Serve immediately: Present with additional salsa, guacamole, and sour cream on the side.

Tools You'll Need

  • Large rectangular baking sheet or platter
  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Spatula
  • Piping bag or zip-top bag

Allergy Notice

Be sure to review ingredients for allergens. When unsure, talk with a healthcare provider.
  • Contains dairy from cheese and sour cream.
  • Optional meat may contain gluten or soy based on seasoning.
  • Includes avocado, which poses latex-fruit syndrome risk.
  • Check all labels for hidden allergens.

Nutrition (For Each Serving)

Nutritional details are meant for general guidance. Don't rely on them for medical reasons.
  • Calorie Count: 480
  • Fats: 25 g
  • Carbohydrates: 48 g
  • Proteins: 16 g