Description
This Bundt Pan Nachos recipe offers a fun twist on traditional nachos by layering seasoned ground beef, melted Colby jack cheese, and crispy tortilla chips inside a Bundt pan, then flipping it out for a visually impressive and delicious snack or meal. Perfect for sharing, these nachos are baked to melt the cheese perfectly and can be customized with optional garnishes like sour cream, diced tomatoes, and fresh cilantro.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- ½ pound lean ground beef
- ½ cup diced yellow onion
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 8 ounces Colby jack cheese, shredded
- 12 ounces tortilla chips (Tostitos brand, about ⅔ of the bag used)
Optional Garnish
- Sour cream
- Diced tomatoes
- Chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 450°F and spray a 12-cup Bundt pan with cooking spray. This will prevent sticking and make for easier nacho removal.
- Cook the Ground Beef Mixture: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the lean ground beef, diced yellow onion, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 6-7 minutes until the beef is browned with no pink remaining. Drain excess fat carefully.
- Season the Meat: Return the skillet to medium heat. Stir in ¼ cup water and 2 tablespoons taco seasoning, coating all the beef well. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until most liquid evaporates, then remove from heat.
- Layer the Ingredients in the Bundt Pan: Place half of the shredded Colby jack cheese evenly on the bottom of the greased Bundt pan. Add half the seasoned ground beef mixture evenly on top. Then add about one-third of the tortilla chips on top, spreading them out without packing.
- Add Remaining Layers: Repeat layering by adding the remaining cheese, followed by the remaining ground beef, and then another one-third of the tortilla chips, ensuring layers are even but not overly packed.
- Bake the Nachos: Place the filled Bundt pan in the oven and bake for 10 minutes, allowing cheese to melt and flavors to meld.
- Invert the Nachos: Remove from oven and immediately cover the Bundt pan with a heat-proof plate larger than the pan’s width. Quickly invert the pan onto the plate, then carefully lift the Bundt pan off to reveal the nachos. If cheese sticks to the pan, carefully break it off and add it back on top of the nachos.
- Serve and Garnish: Serve the Bundt pan nachos warm as-is or with optional garnishes like sour cream, diced tomatoes, and chopped fresh cilantro for added flavor and freshness.
Notes
- These nachos are best enjoyed fresh and hot; refrigeration or freezing is not recommended as chips will become soggy.
- You can prepare the ground beef mixture up to 2 days ahead and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat before assembling for best results.
- A standard 12-ounce bag of Tostitos chips is slightly too much; use about two-thirds of the bag for proper layering.
- Do not overfill the Bundt pan; too much cheese or chips can cause uneven warming and sticking.
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