Tasty loaded sheet pan nachos come together quickly and easily.

These are the nachos that you make for dinner.

These are the nachos your kids will be happy to eat because they are basically like deconstructed tacos.

A pan of sheet pan nachos topped with spring onions

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Sheet Pan for the Win!

What Are the Best Tortilla Chips for Sheet Pan Nachos?

I went with a thicker styletortilla chip, and a normal size.

Sheet Pan Nachos with Ground Beef

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But you’re free to choose what you like.

Its much easier that way.

Or the giant snack youve just created for your guests.

Pulling a loaded chip away from a sheet pan of nachos

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Sheet Pan Nachos Are Versatile

The beauty of a dish like this also lies in its versatility.

If you arent a fan of black beans, swap them out for red beans or even chickpeas.

If youd rather use different colored bell peppers, go for it.

Corner of a sheet pan loaded with homemade nachos

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Hate cilantro even more?

Skip that, too, and maybe use salsa instead instead of the cilantro creme topping.

I simply opted for it as a topping here because not everyone in my house is into jalapenos.

Sheet Pan Nachos with Black Beans cook the onions and beef

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How Many People Does This Serve?

Well, thats not totally an exact science either.

My 10-year-old twins and I ate almost half the pan, easily, the first time I made this.

Sheet Pan Nachos with Ground Beef add the beef

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Waste not, want not.

Or just make another sheet pan.

It depends on your crowd, really.

Sheet Pan Nachos with Black Beans add the peppers

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Add the beef, chili powder, coriander, oregano and kosher salt.

Break the beef up with a wooden spoon and cook until it browns, about 8 to 10 minutes.

Sheet Pan Nachos with Ground Beef add the corn, black beans, olives and cheese

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Remove from the heat and set aside.

You want them close and touching and mostly in one layer, but not too high.

Be generousyoull use it all up.

Sheet Pan Nachos with Black Beans make the cilantro creme

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Add the bell pepper, black beans, corn, black olives, and cheese.

Process until the ingredients become smooth and there are no lumps.

Taste and add more salt if necessary.

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Remove the sheet pan from the oven and sprinkle with the fresh cilantro.

Using a spoon drizzle the creme across the top of the nachos.

Serve the pan as is right on the table with little bowls of the garnishes alongside.

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