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Happy Nacho Day! I can’t believe it’s already been a year since the last one, but now I really keep on the lookout for November 6th to roll around for Nacho Day!
If you’re looking for my past Nacho Day recipes, then I’m sure you’ll love my Buffalo Popcorn Chicken Nachos from 2022, and if you want the most exciting vegetarian nachos ever, you’ll love my Paneer Pakora Nachos from 2023!
For this year’s Nacho Day, I wanted to bring two favorites together in one. I love all things cheeseburger, and to be honest with you I love to make all sorts of cheeseburger fusion recipes! It would be criminal not to bring in the goodness of cheeseburgers into nachos by making nachos with cheesy beef! As I describe in my free motivational guide to explore your potential in the kitchen, Make Cooking Fun!, having a theme can be an amazing source of inspiration to get you to be creative in the kitchen! If you’ve been making lots of burgers lately, then keep the theme up by incorporating your favourite cheeseburger into some game day nachos to celebrate nacho day! With that being said, I certainly encourage you to put your heart on a plate for party guests by making these nachos as part of your Live to Cook one month challenge! Get started for free today by signing up to my email newsletter, plus all of my latest recipes will be delivered right to your inbox so you’ve always got a tasty snack idea ready for unexpected parties!
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What is the Secret to Great Nachos?▼
Great nachos come from ensuring that no blank space is left on those nachos! You want to ensure that each chip is coated with some or all of the toppings so that every bite is tasty and exciting!
Do You Put Meat or Cheese First on Nachos?▼
The art of layering nachos can be compared to layering a lasagna. Every layer needs to be loaded with goodness, and in this case, the cheeseburger mixture! With that being said, we’ll add the meat first, followed by the cheese, followed by more nachos, and repeat. We’re utilizing the cheese as a glue to ensure that the toppings don’t just slide off when you’re actually eating the nachos. Additionally, make sure to leave the sauces for garnish at the very end to complete your layered nachos!
How do You Prevent Nachos from Getting Soggy?▼
The culprit of soggy nachos arises from excessive liquid, which can be as a result of using fresh veggies that release juices, such as tomatoes. The excess liquid could also be as a result of the grease released from cheese while baking. If using fresh tomatoes, try to use only the flesh of the tomato and avoid adding excess juices from it.
Are Nachos Baked or Broiled?▼
My recommendation is a to actually do a combination of both! I suggest to bake the nachos until the cheese starts to melt. Afterward, turn on the broiler until the cheese and nacho chips are browned to your liking.
Tools Needed for Crazy Loaded Cheeseburger Nachos
- Mixing bowl
- Cheese grater
- Non-stick pan
- Ramekins
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Garlic press
- Spatula
- Baking sheet
- Olive oil spray dispenser
- Parchment paper
- Squeeze bottle
Ingredients for This Stuffed Burger Nachos Recipe
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For the Nachos
- Nacho chips
- White and yellow cheddar cheese
- Onions
- Tomatoes
- Lettuce
- Sour cream
- Burger Sauce
- Green onions
For the Hamburger Mixture
- Olive oil
- Lean ground beef
- Onions
- Butter
- Garlic
- Ground cumin
- Dried oregano
- Paprika
- Tomato paste
- Salt and pepper
How to Make Crazy Loaded Hamburger Nachos
For the Sautéed Onions
Add butter to a warm pan and then add sliced onions. Season with a generous pinch of salt and cook until they have turned translucent. Set aside for now.
For the Burger Mixture
Add olive oil to the pan heated on medium heat.
Add ground beef and break down any large chunks. Add the dried spices, paprika, ground cumin, oregano, salt and pepper. Mix well and cook for 5-8 minutes or until the spices are well roasted and most of the moisture from the meat has cooked off. Create a gap in the middle of the pan and add tomato paste and drizzle some Worcestershire sauce. Cook out the tomato paste for 1-2 minutes and then mix everything together. Taste and adjust any seasonings and then set aside for now.
For the Nachos
Preheat the oven to 375 F.
Arrange the nachos in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper in roughly the same shape as your final serving platter. Add spoonfuls of the seasoned meat around and then sprinkle cheese and let it fall through the cracks. Repeat for 3-4 more layers of nachos, meat and cheese
Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes or until the cheese is molten.
Slide the nachos off the parchment paper to the serving plate. Top with sautéed onions, burger sauce, green onions, tomatoes, and a dollop of sour cream in the middle.
Enjoy!
Tips & Tricks for the Best Cheeseburger Nachos
- Use a sheet of parchment paper to ensure minimal cleanup and to simply slide off the parchment paper to the serving platter to the serving platter.
- To have the cheesiest experience, layer the nachos in a single layer and leave minimal gap between the chips before adding the cheese and make sure to go at least 3 layers up.
- Use a squeeze bottle to garnish nachos with your favourite sauces including the tangy burger sauce or sour cream.
Can I Make These Cheeseburger Nachos in Advance?▼
If you happen to have leftover nachos, then my recommendation would be to eat the lettuce at the very least. Then, you can transfer the extra nachos into an airtight container in the fridge, then you can microwave the leftovers when ready to eat. I actually did this myself since I did have leftovers, and I can guarantee you that the nachos will definitely become a soggy mess. While it definitely won’t be the same eating experience as when you had the nachos fresh, it will be good enough and still quite delicious! I wouldn’t keep cooked leftover nachos in the fridge for longer than a day, as they will continue to get soggier the longer they are in the fridge.
However, what you can do is cook the meat mixture the day before to save you some time before actually making the nachos! You can also prep your vegetables and grate the cheese in advance so that all you need to do is assemble and bake!
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