Viral Sheet Pan Nachos with Sliding Cheese

shredded cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds flavor with fewer calories.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides creaminess with less fat.

guacamole

🥗Healthier: avocado mash

💰Cheaper: avocado dip

Avocado dip can be less expensive than fresh guacamole.

cooked ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: cooked lentils

Lentils are a budget-friendly protein alternative.

Cook 1/2 diced onion in a large skillet with 2 teaspoons olive oil for a couple of minutes.

Add 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon cumin to the skillet, stir for another 2 to 3 minutes on medium heat.

Add 1 pound of ground beef to the skillet, chop it up, and continue to brown for about 5 to 10 minutes, breaking down the pieces.

Prepare a small baking tray and spread 15 oz of creamy gourmet nacho cheddar cheese in a thin layer on the tray.

Add the cooked ground beef mixture on top of the cheese in a thin layer.

Add toppings: 1/2 cup diced tomatoes, 1/2 cup black beans, and then sprinkle 1 cup of Mexican shredded cheese on top.

Dice 1 jalapeno and add it on top as a final topping.

Bake in the oven at 350°F for about 8 to 10 minutes until the shredded cheese is completely melted.

Have a large sheet tray of nacho chips ready to go and immediately slide the melted cheese mixture on top of the chips.

Top with 1/4 cup sour cream, and optionally add guacamole, cilantro, or diced green onion.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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