Save to Pinterest A festive, crowd-pleasing nacho platter arranged and decorated to resemble a football field—perfect for game day gatherings.
Making this platter always brings energy and fun to our family gatherings, reminding us of great football moments.
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 g14 oz) black beans drained and rinsed, 150 g (5 oz) sliced black olives, 3 ripe avocados, 1 lime juiced, 12 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 recipe always brings the family together with laughter and shared enjoyment.
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) 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 this vibrant platter for your next game day and watch the excitement unfold.
Answers to Recipe Questions
- → How do I create the football field design?
Arrange tortilla chips evenly, then bake layered cheese, beans, and olives. After baking, pipe sour cream lines as yard markers and spread guacamole in end zones. Salsa bowls represent goal posts.
- → Can I make this platter vegetarian or vegan?
Yes, use plant-based cheese and sour cream for a vegan version. The base without meat is vegetarian-friendly, with plenty of beans and fresh toppings.
- → Which proteins work well with this dish?
Seasoned shredded chicken or cooked ground beef add savory protein options that complement the cheese and beans nicely.
- → What toppings enhance flavor and presentation?
Fresh guacamole, pico de gallo, jalapeño slices, cilantro, and salsa bowls add color, texture, and a range of fresh and spicy notes.
- → How long does preparation and cooking take?
Preparation takes about 25 minutes, with 10 minutes of baking, making the total time approximately 35 minutes.