Description
Bundt Pan Nachos offer a fun and easy twist on classic nachos, layering seasoned ground beef, melted Colby jack cheese, and crispy tortilla chips in a bundt pan for a visually impressive and delicious party appetizer. Served warm and topped with optional garnishes like sour cream, tomatoes, and cilantro, this recipe is perfect for gatherings and snack time.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Mixture
- ½ pound lean ground beef
- ½ cup diced yellow onion
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
Cheese and Chips
- 8 ounces Colby jack cheese, shredded
- 12 ounces bag of tortilla chips (Tostitos brand – use about ⅔ of the bag)
Optional Garnish
- Sour cream
- Diced tomatoes
- Chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Grease a 12-cup bundt pan thoroughly with cooking spray and set it aside to prepare for layering.
- Cook Ground Beef Mixture: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the lean ground beef with diced yellow onion, salt, and pepper for 6 to 7 minutes until the beef is no longer pink. Drain any excess fat to keep the mixture lean.
- Season Mixture: Return the skillet to medium heat and add water along with the taco seasoning. Stir and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until most of the liquid has evaporated, intensifying the flavors. Remove from heat afterward.
- First Layer: Layer half of the shredded Colby jack cheese evenly at the bottom of the bundt pan. Follow this by spreading half of the cooked beef mixture over the cheese, then add about ⅓ of the tortilla chips on top, making sure not to pack them down to retain crispiness.
- Second Layer: Add the remaining shredded cheese, then the rest of the ground beef mixture. Finally, top with another ⅓ of the tortilla chips, distributing them evenly without compressing.
- Bake: Place the bundt pan in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Invert Nachos: Remove the pan carefully from the oven. Place a large, heatproof plate over the bundt pan and quickly invert it so that the nachos transfer onto the plate. Gently remove the bundt pan, and if any cheese sticks to the pan, replace it onto the nachos.
- Garnish and Serve: Top the nachos with optional garnishes such as sour cream, diced tomatoes, and chopped fresh cilantro according to your preference. Serve warm and enjoy this delicious twist on traditional nachos.
Notes
- Use a non-stick or well-greased bundt pan to ensure easy removal of the nachos.
- Do not overfill the bundt pan to maintain even cooking and easy inversion.
- Tostitos brand tortilla chips are recommended for consistent crunch and flavor.
- You can customize garnishes to suit your taste or dietary preferences.
- Leftover nachos can be reheated in a low oven but are best enjoyed fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (about 150g)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: Bundt pan nachos, party appetizer, ground beef nachos, easy nachos recipe, melted cheese nachos, taco seasoning nachos
