Fantastic Foil-Pack Baked Nachos Recipe
Foil Pack Baked Nachos are a convenient and delicious twist on traditional nachos. These individual foil packs are filled with layers of crispy tortilla chips, savory toppings, and gooey melted cheese.
Equipment
- 1 Aluminum foil
- 1 Baking sheet
- 1 Oven
- 1 Cooking spray
Ingredients
- 1 bag of tortilla chips
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 1 cup cooked protein ground beef, shredded chicken, or black beans
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced jalapeños
- 1/4 cup chopped onions
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/2 cup salsa or pico de gallo
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup guacamole or diced avocado
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) or prepare a grill for indirect heat cooking.
- Tear off several large pieces of aluminum foil, each big enough to wrap around a serving of nachos.
- Place a handful of tortilla chips in the center of each piece of foil, creating a single layer.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the tortilla chips.
- Add cooked protein (such as seasoned ground beef, shredded chicken, or black beans) on top of the cheese.
- Scatter diced tomatoes, sliced jalapeños, chopped onions, and sliced black olives over the nachos, if desired.
- Drizzle salsa or pico de gallo over the toppings.
- Carefully fold the edges of the foil up and around the nachos to create a sealed packet, ensuring none of the toppings spill out.
- Place the foil packets on a baking sheet or directly on the grill grates.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or grill over indirect heat for the same amount of time, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Carefully remove the foil packets from the oven or grill using oven mitts or tongs.
- Open the foil packets and garnish the nachos with dollops of sour cream, guacamole or diced avocado, and fresh chopped cilantro.
- Serve the foil pack baked nachos immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top, and enjoy!
Notes
- Choosing Ingredients - Select high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Customize toppings to suit your taste preferences.
- Assembly Tips - Ensure an even distribution of toppings on each foil packet. Seal the packets tightly to prevent any leakage during baking.
- Cooking Methods - Bake in the oven for a convenient indoor option. Grill over indirect heat for a smoky outdoor twist.