A crowd-pleasing nacho platter styled like a football field with cheesy, fresh, and savory toppings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chips
01 - 14 oz tortilla chips
→ Cheese & Toppings
02 - 9 oz shredded cheddar cheese
03 - 9 oz shredded Monterey Jack cheese
04 - 1 can (14 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
05 - 5 oz sliced black olives
06 - 3 ripe avocados
07 - Juice of 1 lime
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
09 - 7 oz sour cream
10 - 3 medium tomatoes, diced
11 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
12 - 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
13 - 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
14 - 7 oz salsa
→ Optional Protein
15 - 9 oz cooked and shredded chicken, seasoned
16 - 9 oz cooked ground beef, seasoned
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Set the oven to 400°F to prepare for baking.
02 - Spread tortilla chips evenly on a large rectangular baking sheet or platter to resemble a football field.
03 - Evenly sprinkle shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses over the chips.
04 - Distribute black beans and sliced black olives uniformly over the cheese. Add your choice of cooked chicken or ground beef if desired.
05 - Place in the oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the cheese melts and bubbles.
06 - While baking, mash avocados with lime juice and salt until smooth.
07 - Combine diced tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, and chopped cilantro in a small bowl.
08 - Remove nachos from oven and spread guacamole in two thick lines along each short end to form end zones.
09 - Fill a piping or zip-top bag with sour cream, snip the tip, and pipe horizontal lines and dots across the field to represent yard markers and hash marks.
10 - Set salsa bowls at both ends as goal posts; scatter jalapeño slices and extra cilantro for garnish.
11 - Present with additional salsa, guacamole, and sour cream on the side.
