Description
Bundt Pan Nachos: Loaded with cheesy goodness, these crispy nachos are perfect for sharing at parties or game day. Easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz (450g) tortilla chips, preferably thick-cut variety for structural integrity
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef or turkey
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 can (15 oz/425g) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz/425g) refried beans
- 3 cups (12 oz/340g) shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1 cup (150g) diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup (75g) diced red onion
- 1–2 jalapeños, sliced (seeds removed for less heat)
- 1/4 cup (10g) chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare Your Pan Thoroughly grease a 10-12 inch bundt pan with cooking spray, paying special attention to all the crevices. This crucial step prevents sticking when you flip your **Bundt Pan Nachos** later. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) while you prepare the ingredients.
- Step 2: Cook The Meat In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it into small crumbles as it cooks. Once no pink remains (about 5-7 minutes), drain excess fat. Return to heat and stir in the taco seasoning along with 1/4 cup water. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and meat is coated evenly. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Step 3: Prepare Beans In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the refried beans with the drained black beans. Heat for 1 minute to make the mixture easier to spread. Stir well to integrate both types of beans for textural contrast throughout your **Bundt Pan Nachos**.
- Step 4: Begin Assembly Start your nacho tower by arranging a layer of tortilla chips along the bottom of the bundt pan, with some chips pointing upward along the sides. Add one-third of the seasoned meat, followed by one-third of the bean mixture. Sprinkle with one-third of the cheese and a portion of the diced tomatoes, onions, and jalapeños.
- Step 5: Create Layers Repeat the layering process twice more, creating three complete layers of chips, meat, beans, cheese, and toppings. Press down gently between layers—but not too firmly—to compact ingredients slightly while maintaining some air pockets for the cheese to flow through during baking.
- Step 6: Bake To Perfection Place your assembled **Bundt Pan Nachos** in the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is completely melted and bubbling. If the top begins browning too quickly, cover loosely with foil.
- Step 7: The Flip Remove from oven and let stand for 2 minutes. Place a large serving platter over the top of the bundt pan. With one confident motion (using oven mitts!), flip the pan and plate together, then gently lift the bundt pan away. If any chips stick, carefully loosen them with a butter knife.
- Step 8: Finishing Touches Pour your preferred dips into the center hole of your nacho tower. Sprinkle fresh cilantro over the top and add any additional toppings like avocado slices or extra jalapeños. Serve immediately while the **Bundt Pan Nachos** are still warm and the cheese is gooey.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg