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Ultimate Nacho Stadium Recipe – Best Super Bowl Snack for Game Day

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This Ultimate Nacho Stadium is a showstopping party centerpiece packed with layers of crispy chips, seasoned beef, melty cheese, beans, and all your favorite toppings. Perfect for game day, gatherings, or any occasion that calls for a fun, customizable snack everyone will love.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large bags (18–20 oz total) sturdy tortilla chips
  • 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for vegetarian)
  • 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tbsp homemade blend: chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder)
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed (or pinto beans)
  • 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 1/2 cup cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
  • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack cheese
  • 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
  • 1 cup prepared salsa
  • 1/2 cup guacamole
  • 1/2 cup sliced black olives
  • 1/2 cup pickled jalapeños (optional)
  • Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet (13×18 inches) with foil or parchment. Arrange small bowls or ramekins in each ‘end zone’ for salsa, guacamole, and sour cream. Build foil ‘walls’ if desired to separate sections.
  2. In a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground beef (or protein of choice) for 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer 2-3 minutes until thickened. Set aside.
  3. Spread half the tortilla chips in an even layer on the baking sheet.
  4. Sprinkle half the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese over the chips.
  5. Scatter half the seasoned beef, half the black beans, and half the corn evenly over the cheese. Add some onion and jalapeño if desired.
  6. Repeat with remaining chips, cheese, beef, beans, and corn for a second layer.
  7. Bake in preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and golden. (Watch closely to avoid over-browning.)
  8. Remove from oven and immediately top with cherry tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro. Arrange lime wedges along the edges.
  9. Fill bowls with salsa, guacamole, and sour cream. Add black olives and pickled jalapeños to foil sections or as desired.
  10. Serve immediately while hot and gooey. Offer extra chips for scooping.

Notes

Layer wet ingredients under the cheese to keep chips crispy. Use sturdy chips for best results. Keep dips in side bowls to avoid soggy nachos. For vegetarian, use plant-based protein or double beans and corn. For gluten-free, check chips and seasoning labels. Customize toppings and proteins as desired.

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