Save to Pinterest A festive, crowd-pleasing nacho platter arranged and decorated to resemble a football field—perfect for game day gatherings.
I first served this at a family football party and it was an instant hit with everyone cheering over the creative presentation and delicious flavors.
Ingredients
- Chips: 400 g (14 oz) tortilla chips
- Cheese & Toppings: 250 g (9 oz) shredded cheddar cheese, 250 g (9 oz) shredded Monterey Jack cheese, 1 can (400 g/14 oz) black beans drained and rinsed, 150 g (5 oz) sliced black olives, 3 ripe avocados, 1 lime juiced, 1/2 tsp salt, 200 g (7 oz) sour cream, 3 medium tomatoes diced, 1 small red onion finely chopped, 1 jalapeño thinly sliced (optional), 1 bunch fresh cilantro chopped, 200 g (7 oz) salsa
- Optional Protein: 250 g (9 oz) cooked and shredded chicken seasoned or 250 g (9 oz) cooked ground beef seasoned
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Arrange Chips:
- Arrange the tortilla chips in an even layer on a large rectangular baking sheet or platter to form the field.
- Add Cheese:
- Sprinkle cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses evenly over the chips.
- Add Beans, Olives, Protein:
- Distribute black beans and olives over the cheese. Add cooked chicken or beef if using.
- Bake:
- Bake in the oven for 8 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Make Guacamole:
- While baking mash avocados with lime juice and salt to make guacamole.
- Prepare Pico de Gallo:
- In a small bowl mix diced tomatoes red onion and cilantro for a fresh pico de gallo.
- Decorate Field:
- Remove nachos from the oven. Using a spatula spread guacamole in two thick lines at each short end to represent end zones.
- Add Yard Lines:
- Fill a piping bag or zip-top bag with sour cream snip the tip and pipe lines across the field to depict yard markers and a midfield line. Add small dots for hash marks.
- Finalize Presentation:
- Place salsa bowls at either end as goal posts and scatter jalapeño slices and extra cilantro as garnish.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately with extra salsa guacamole and sour cream on the side.
Save to Pinterest This platter brings friends and family together creating fun memories around the game and delicious food.
Required Tools
Large rectangular baking sheet or platter Oven Mixing bowls Spatula Piping bag or zip-top bag (for sour cream lines)
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (cheese sour cream) May contain gluten or soy depending on meat seasoning Contains avocado (latex-fruit syndrome risk) Always check ingredient labels for hidden allergens
Nutritional Information
Per serving Calories 480 Total Fat 25 g Carbohydrates 48 g Protein 16 g
Save to Pinterest This recipe delights every crowd and is quick enough for last-minute game day preparations.
Recipe FAQs
- → What ingredients create the football field effect?
Guacamole is spread at each end to simulate end zones, while piped sour cream forms yard lines and hash marks, complemented by salsa bowls as goal posts.
- → Can this dish accommodate vegetarian and vegan preferences?
Yes, using plant-based cheese and sour cream options makes it vegan-friendly, and all other toppings can remain vegetarian.
- → How is the cheese melted evenly on the chips?
The layered chips with shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses are baked at 200°C (400°F) for 8–10 minutes until bubbly and melted.
- → What optional proteins can be added?
Seasoned cooked chicken or ground beef can be added for extra protein and flavor but can be omitted for vegetarian servings.
- → How can the platter be customized for extra spice or flavor?
Add jalapeño slices, hot sauce, pickled jalapeños, or diced bell peppers to increase heat and flavor complexity.