Bundt Pan Nachos (Print View)

Crispy, cheesy layers baked in a bundt pan for easy party serving

# What You'll 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, 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
08 - 1/2 cup sliced black olives
09 - 1/2 cup diced red onion
10 - 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)

→ 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

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 375°F. Grease a 10-12 cup bundt pan thoroughly with nonstick spray.
02 - In a skillet over medium heat, combine your chosen protein with taco seasoning. Heat until warmed 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 an even mix of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses.
04 - Distribute a portion of cooked protein (or beans) over the cheese layer, followed by corn, tomatoes, black olives, red onion, and jalapeños.
05 - Repeat the layering process with chips, cheese, and filling ingredients until all components are used, ensuring the final layer is cheese.
06 - Press down gently on the layers to compact them evenly, ensuring the bundt pan is filled uniformly for even baking.
07 - Bake for 18-22 minutes until cheese is fully melted, bubbly, and the top achieves a golden brown color.
08 - Allow the nachos to cool for 5 minutes in the pan. Carefully invert the bundt pan onto a large serving platter.
09 - Top with fresh cilantro and serve immediately with sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and lime wedges alongside.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Everything bakes together into one cohesive mess of cheesy crispy perfection instead of sad soggy chips scattered across a sheet pan
  • The ring shape means everyone gets equal access to the cheesy edges and nobody fights over the corners
  • It looks like you put in way more effort than you actually did and makes people gasp when you flip it
02 -
  • The five minute rest period is not optional or your beautiful ring will collapse into a sad pile of chips
  • Really spray that bundt pan thoroughly, especially in all the crevices, or you will be serving deconstructed nachos whether you want to or not
03 -
  • Use a light-colored or silver bundt pan instead of dark nonstick so the bottom does not get too dark before the cheese is properly melted
  • Let the leftovers cool completely before refrigerating in an airtight container, then reheat in the oven at 350°F for about ten minutes

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