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Bundt Pan Nachos Recipe

4.5 from 91 reviews

Bundt Pan Nachos are a fun and creative twist on classic nachos, layered and baked in a Bundt pan to create a crispy, cheesy ring loaded with seasoned ground beef, beans, corn, tomatoes, onions, and jalapeños. Perfect for sharing, this recipe offers a visually impressive and delicious appetizer or party snack served with sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 bag (10–12 oz) sturdy tortilla chips
  • 1 ½ cups shredded Mexican blend or cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup cooked and seasoned ground beef or shredded chicken
  • ½ cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup corn (fresh, canned, or thawed from frozen)
  • ½ cup diced tomatoes
  • ½ cup diced red onion
  • ¼ cup pickled jalapeños (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional)
  • Cooking spray

For Serving

  • Sour cream
  • Guacamole or sliced avocado
  • Salsa or pico de gallo
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Generously grease a standard Bundt pan with cooking spray to ensure the nachos do not stick and release easily after baking.
  2. Season and layer chips: In a large bowl, gently toss the tortilla chips with taco seasoning to infuse flavor evenly. Begin layering in the Bundt pan starting with a handful of seasoned chips.
  3. Add fillings in layers: Over the chips, sprinkle some shredded cheese followed by spoonfuls of cooked ground beef or chicken, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, red onion, and pickled jalapeños if using. Repeat these layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a generous final layer of cheese on top.
  4. Bake the nachos: Place the Bundt pan in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cheese has fully melted and the top is golden and bubbling, ensuring the flavors meld together perfectly.
  5. Cool and invert: Remove the pan from the oven and allow it to cool slightly for about 5 minutes. Then place a large serving plate or platter over the pan and carefully invert it to release the nacho ring in one impressive shape.
  6. Garnish and serve: Sprinkle the top with chopped cilantro for freshness. Serve immediately with sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and lime wedges placed in the center of the nacho ring for dipping.

Notes

  • Use sturdy tortilla chips to prevent breaking during layering and inversion.
  • Ground beef can be substituted with shredded chicken or a vegetarian protein for variation.
  • Feel free to adjust the amount of jalapeños based on your heat preference.
  • Ensure not to overfill the pan to prevent spillage while baking.
  • Letting the nachos cool slightly before inverting helps keep the shape intact.
  • Serve immediately after inversion for best texture and presentation.

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