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