Bundt Pan Nachos (Printable Version)
Crispy layered nachos baked in a bundt pan with melted cheese, seasoned protein, and colorful toppings.
# What You Need:
→ Chips & Cheese
01 - 10 oz sturdy tortilla chips
02 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
03 - 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
→ Protein
04 - 1 lb cooked ground beef or shredded rotisserie chicken (optional, can substitute black beans for vegetarian)
→ Vegetables
05 - 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained (optional)
06 - 1 cup canned corn, drained
07 - 1 cup diced tomatoes (or canned, drained)
08 - 1/2 cup sliced black olives
09 - 1/2 cup diced red onion
10 - 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional, for heat)
→ Seasonings
11 - 1 tbsp taco seasoning
12 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Toppings
13 - 1/2 cup sour cream
14 - 1/2 cup guacamole
15 - 1/2 cup salsa
16 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
17 - Lime wedges
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 10–12 cup bundt pan thoroughly with nonstick cooking spray.
02 - In a skillet over medium heat, combine your chosen protein with taco seasoning. Cook until heated through, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
03 - Place a generous handful of tortilla chips in the bottom of the bundt pan, slightly overlapping. Sprinkle with a mixture of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses.
04 - Layer cooked protein (or beans) over the cheese, followed by corn, tomatoes, black olives, red onion, and jalapeños.
05 - Continue layering chips, cheese, and filling ingredients until all ingredients are used, finishing with a final layer of cheese on top.
06 - Press down gently to compact the layers. Bake for 18–22 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown on top.
07 - Let cool for 5 minutes. Carefully invert the bundt pan onto a large serving platter.
08 - Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and serve immediately with sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and lime wedges on the side.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everyone gets their fair share of cheesy edges and crispy chips
- The presentation looks like you spent hours when it took minutes
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- Letting the pan rest for those 5 minutes is the difference between a beautiful ring and a messy slide apart
- Greasing every nook of the bundt pan is non negotiable for clean release
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- Thinner chips at the bottom layer help create a stable base that will not collapse when flipped
- Room temperature ingredients melt more evenly and prevent hot spots