the Best Nacho Recipes for National Nacho Day 2025
November 6 is National Nacho Day, and it’s the perfect excuse to indulge in cheesy, crunchy, flavour-packed nachos. Even though I don’t have a new recipe this year, here is a list of the best nacho recipes that you’re going to love! These easy nacho recipes are tried-and-true crowd-pleasers — perfect for movie nights, game day, or any occasion that calls for indulgent snacks.
From classic cheeseburger nachos to spicy fried buffalo chicken and Indian-fusion paneer pakora, there’s a recipe here for everyone. Let’s dive in!
The Best nacho Recipes You HAve to Try For national Nacho Day 2025!
1. Loaded Cheeseburger Nachos
Parties will never be the same when you have two crowd-pleasing dishes fused into one! These Crazy Loaded Cheeseburger Nachos have all of your favourite burger toppings combined with a juicy ground beef mixture, all brought together with a creamy homemade burger sauce and sour cream.
Highlights:
These nachos are absolutely fun, indulgent, and perfect for game day.
Tip: Use a squeeze bottle to garnish nachos with your favourite sauces including hot sauce or sour cream.
2. Loaded Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken Nachos
Need the ultimate nacho bowl to enjoy while watching a game or just to treat yourself? These Loaded Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken Nachos are the answer! Tortilla chips topped with fiesta cheese mix, succulent BBQ chicken, black bean salsa, Pico de Gallo, homemade guacamole, and sour cream. Yes, they’re called loaded nachos for a reason, and you’ll love every bite!
Highlights:
Juicy chicken tossed in BBQ sauce with melted cheese on crisp tortilla chips.
Sheet-pan style makes it easy to prep and serve.
Tip: Toast briefly at the end of the cooking process to lightly toast the chips and char the chicken and jalapeño. Be careful!
3. Paneer Pakora Nachos
You’re about to have the most unique nacho fusion experience of a lifetime with these Paneer Pakora Nachos! Prepared with classic nacho toppings including Pico de Gallo, Black Bean Salsa, and Guacamole, in addition to crispy Indian paneer pakora, these street-style nachos are going to be the ultimate crowd-pleaser!
Highlights:
Crispy paneer pakoras layered on nachos, topped with Mexican favourites including guacamole, Pico de Gallo and Black Bean Salsa.
Vegetarian-friendly with bold Indian and Mexican flavours.
Tip: Add a spicy cilantro-mint chutney and tangy tamarind chutney drizzle for an explosion of flavours.
4. Buffalo Chicken Nachos
These Buffalo Chicken Nachos are certainly going to be the talk of the party! Buttermilk popcorn chicken smothered in buffalo sauce, topped with Mexican cheese, blue cheese and veggies! Perfect for any occasion, especially game day!
Highlights:
Spicy buffalo chicken bites with melted cheese and cooling sour cream.
Perfect for anyone who loves a little heat with their crunch.
Tip: Use a squeeze bottle to garnish nachos with your favourite sauces including hot sauce or sour cream.
Questions You May Have About Making the Perfect Nachos!
What is the secret to great nachos?
Ensure that there is no blank space at all on those nachos! Each nacho needs to be coated with at least some if not all the toppings, so there’s no bare bite!
Do You Put Meat or Cheese First on Nachos?
I always compare the art of layering nachos to layering a lasagna. You need to ensure that each layer has nacho goodness, whatever your mixture is. You want to add meat (or whatever protein you’re using) first, followed by cheese, followed by more nachos, and then repeat as desired! The cheese acts as a glue to make sure that the toppings don’t slide off as you’re enjoying your nachos. Sauces are left for the end as garnish to act as the finishing touch to nachos!
How do You prevent Nachos from Getting Soggy?
Sogginess is a result of excess liquid, which can come from the juices of fresh produce, such as from tomatoes or the veggies from Pico de Gallo. Additionally, excess liquid can come from the grease released from the fats of the cheese you’re using. If you’re going to top your nachos with fresh produce, then I recommend only adding these when you’re ready to serve to prevent sogginess.
Do I bake Or Broil Nachos?
I tend to do a combination of both baking and broiling for best results! I suggest that you bake the nachos until the cheese starts to melt and then turn on the broiler until the cheese and chips are done to your liking.
Tools & Ingredients for The Best Nacho Recipes
Tools You’ll Need:
Air fryer - you can air fryer your nachos if you’re making a small enough batch! Be sure to assemble your nachos on an air fryer liner.
Baking sheet – perfect for spreading chips evenly.
Parchment paper– easy cleanup.
Cutting board & Chef’s Knife– chop toppings quickly.
Mixing bowl – toss proteins with spices.
Measuring cups – for perfect seasoning.
Spatula – serve without breaking nachos.
Squeeze bottle - key to drizzle sauce in an fun pattern!
Cheese grater - necessary to grate cheese on top!
Serving platter – no need for plates, just dig in.
Ingredients You’ll Love:
Nacho chips – thick and sturdy for all the toppings. For a twist, you could also do blue corn nacho chips.
Cheese – yellow cheddar, white cheddar, marble cheddar, mozzarella, Monterey Jack, Havarti, blue cheese, or even a Mexican cheese mix. You can do a single cheese or mix them up!
Proteins - Poached chicken to shred, paneer pakoras (you can make this with fresh homemade paneer!), buttermilk fried chicken, taco beef, burger-style beef.
Sauces - Burrito Sauce,Thai Curry Mayo, Burger Sauce, Ranch Dressing, Avocado Lime Crema, Green Goddess Dressing, Classic Spicy Aioli, or even Pizza Sauce (if you were making pizza-style nachos!), bbq sauce.
Salsas & dips - Homemade Guacamole, Pico de Gallo, Fresh Black Bean Salsa, Tomatillo Salsa Verde, Salsa Roja.
Fresh herbs – dill, green onions, chives, cilantro, basil (if making an Italian-fusion nacho dish), mint (this would be great on an Indian-fusion nacho dish).
Pro Tip: Set up a mini nacho bar with extra bowls and trays — it keeps toppings organized and presentation flawless!
Wrap-Up
Even without a new recipe this year, these nachos are guaranteed crowd-pleasers. Celebrate National Nacho Day 2025 with cheesy, crunchy, flavour-packed creations you’ll love sharing (or keeping all to yourself).
Which nacho recipe will you make this year? Share your creations and tag me on social with #cookingwithanadi and mention me @cooking.with.anadi — I love seeing your spins on my favourite recipes!