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    Home » Recipes » Beef » How to make nachos in the oven… (with sheet pan nachos recipe)

    How to make nachos in the oven… (with sheet pan nachos recipe)

    June 26, 2020 By Chandice | 4 Comments | Updated June 27, 2020

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    We are showing you just how to make nachos in the oven. These baked bean and beef sheet pan nachos are full of flavor and everyone will love them! This recipe make a wonderful weeknight dinner because it’s both easy to make and to clean up.

    Gluten Free Baked Bean Nachos on a tray

    How to make nachos in the oven

    Step 1: In a frying pan, brown the beef
    Step 2: When browned, add corn and beans
    Step 3: Meanwhile, spread tortilla chips onto a baking sheet 
    Step 4: Sprinkle with lots of shredded cheese
    Step 5: Spoon bean and beef mixture onto gluten-free corn tortilla chips and cheese and broil everything for 2 minutes
    Step 6: Top with gluten-free sour cream, salsa and fresh tomatoes
    how to make nachos in the oven step by step photos

    What temperature should nachos be cooked at?

    You can bake nachos at a lower heat of 350 degrees for 15 minutes or you can broil them for 2 minutes for extra crunch. Either way is great, it really just depends on how quickly you need them. 

    What toppings are good on nachos?

    Once you’ve baked the nachos with cheese and bean meat mixture, the sky is the limit for nachos toppings. It really is up to personal preference. I always like cool sour cream, fresh tomatoes, salsa and jalapeños. Here are some for you to choose from. 
    • Sour cream
    • Hot sauce
    • Salsa
    • Tomatoes
    • Peppers
    • Jalapeños
    • Onions
    • Cilantro
    • Cojita Cheese
    • Olives

    Do you put salsa on nachos before baking them?

    I personally like to save the toppings for after they have baked. This gives the nachos a fresh taste and touch. Olives, jalapeños and peppers can be added before the baking though if you prefer. 

    Bean Mixture

    I LOVE this bean and meat mixture on nachos! It is slightly sweet thanks to the baked beans but salty with the ground beef. The corn adds another great flavor that takes these to the NEXT LEVEL!

    The smoked paprika in this bean mixture adds a depth of flavor that goes so well with the fresh cilantro and cool sour cream. I personally like to sprinkle a little extra onto the nachos after all the garnish has been added.

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    Gluten Free Baked Bean Nachos in someones hand with sauce

    Gluten-Free Tortilla Chips

    There are actually quite a few tortilla chips out there that are gluten-free. Look for ones that have a gluten-free label. They should only include corn and no wheat ingredients. 

    One of the biggest things is making sure the chips aren’t cross contaminated by frying them in the same oil as something else with gluten. Here are a few of my favorite brands…

    • Siete Foods
    • Tostitos
    • Food Should Taste Good
    • Late July
    • Don Julio Lightly Seasoned Tortilla Chips

    Sheet Pan Nachos

    I’ve been making these sheet pan baked bean nachos for nearly 10 years now. My sister Tera originally shared her recipe for them with us years ago and I have since adapted it slightly for my own flavor profile. The same thing remains though, they are so delicious!

    Using a sheet pan makes assembling AND clean up a breeze. One pan meals like this are my favorite on busy nights especially. Sometimes I don’t even get plates out, we just eat together at the table right off of the pan.

    These cheeseburger tots are another one pan meal I love and so do the kids. Our one pot pizza pasta is another dinner everyone will love that requires little effort and leaves very few dishes. We even have an entire e-book with 20+ Sheet Pan Meals and More for you! It includes everything from breakfast and appetizers to main dishes and fantastic desserts.

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    My friend Erin of Meaningful Eats also has a one pot Southwest chicken and rice dish that everyone raves about!

    Now, how about dessert nachos? 

    Dessert nachos are everything! These crunchy chips are covered in cinnamon sugar. They are then drizzled with a smooth and rich chocolate sauce and topped with chopped strawberries.

    Truly there is nothing quite like a big ol’ plate of these dessert nachos. They are such an easy dessert that is also great for serving a crowd. The chocolate sauce makes them even more decadent! You can even make them dairy-free using Enjoy Life Foods chocolate chips.

    dessert nachos with chocolate and strawberries

    See, it really is easy to learn how to make nachos in the oven. I promise you, this is a meal your family will love again and again…

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    Sheet Pan Nachos

    Baked bean nachos! These make a wonderful weeknight dinner because it's both easy to make and to clean up.
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    We are showing you just how to make nachos in the oven. These baked bean sheet pan nachos are full of flavor and everyone will love them! This recipe make a wonderful weeknight dinner because it's both easy to make and to clean up.
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    Prep Time: 10 mins
    Cook Time: 2 mins
    Total Time: 12 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: easy dinner, kid-friendly, sheet pan meal
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 644kcal
    Author: Chandice Probst

    Ingredients

    • 1 28 oz. can Bush's Original Baked Beans
    • 1 lb. ground beef
    • 1 15 oz. can corn, drained
    • 1 tsp. smoked paprika
    • 3 C shredded cheddar cheese
    • Corn tortilla chips gluten-free
    • Optional: sour cream salsa, cilantro and chopped tomatoes

    Instructions

    • In a frying pan, brown the beef
    • When browned, add corn and beans
    • Meanwhile, spread tortilla chips onto a baking sheet and sprinkle with cheese
    • Spoon bean and beef mixture onto gluten-free corn tortilla chips and cheese
    • Broil everything for 2 minutes (or bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees)
    • Top with gluten-free sour cream, salsa and fresh tomatoes

    Notes

    Always check the chips you purchase to make sure they are gluten-free.
    I personally like to save the toppings for after they have baked. This gives the nachos a fresh taste and touch. Olives, jalapeños and peppers can be added before the baking though if you prefer. 
    You can bake nachos at a lower heat of 350 degrees for 15 minutes or you can broil them for 2 minutes for extra crunch. Either way is great, it really just depends on how quickly you need them. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 644kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 1020mg | Potassium: 723mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 970IU | Vitamin C: 2.6mg | Calcium: 522mg | Iron: 4.7mg

     

    The original recipe was posted on May 19, 2011. Here is the photo we used…

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    Hi, I'm Chandice!

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    1. Tera says

      December 04, 2019 at 2:44 pm

      5 stars
      These are my favorite nachos to make! I love the change in flavor from the norm: chips, veggies & cheese style, I love this style too, but its nice to have variety. Then again, I love anything mexican food! I could eat it for days!! Thanks for posting such great, clean recipes all the time!

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      • Chandice says

        December 04, 2019 at 10:30 pm

        Haha I could eat Mexican food all day too! I also love how moist and tasty these nachos are. Glad you love them!

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    2. Chandice says

      May 20, 2011 at 3:59 am

      Thanks Grace! They are delicio!!!!

      Reply
    3. Grace says

      May 19, 2011 at 3:56 pm

      One of my favorite things to eat. After your post I think I know what I”m having for lunch!

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