This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. These baked nachos are always a hit for Superbowl Sunday and game days along with our Air Fryer Chicken Wings, our beefy Cheeseburger Sliders, and of course Jalapeno Poppers.
Why we love this Baked Nachos Recipe
Baking your nachos in foil packs is brilliant because the beef stays really tender, juicy and cheesy, while the edges of the chips crisp up in the oven. We love using heavy-duty foil for cooking because it is produced using a food-safe coating and quality standards. The non-stick feature makes cleanup really easy, which is especially convenient for a party. If you’ve ever had to pick baked cheese off of a platter or baking sheet, you will appreciate this method.
The Best Meat for Nachos
We used lean ground beef (90/10) for these homemade nachos. You could easily substitute with a very lean 93/7 ground beef on up to an 80/20 ground beef with higher fat content. While we love the flavor of ground beef, these nachos are also great with ground turkey or ground chicken. The process is the same: Cook the meat until no longer pink, add taco seasoning, add water and cook another 3-5 minutes.
How to Make Nacho Foil Packs:
Start with four sheets of aluminum foil measuring 16″ long.
The Best Toppings for Nachos:
We love setting up a nacho bar where guests can load up their own nachos and customize their foil packet nachos. Some of our favorite toppings include:
Diced Avocado or Guacamole Pico De Gallo Diced tomato Green onion or chives Cilantro Jalapeno (fresh or canned) Black Olives Black beans Sour Cream
Between the taco seasoning and all of the toppings, these baked nachos have a delicious Tex-Mex flavor profile.
Making restaurant-quality homemade nachos is easier than you think and they are great for parties, Superbowl game day, or just an easy weeknight meal. I hope these easy foil packet nachos become a new favorite for you!
Can I Make Grilled Nachos?
Heavy-duty foil is a great tool for grilling because it is made of a heavier gauge (heavy duty) aluminum foil which is why we love it for Grilled Corn in Foil. You can put foil pack nachos on a preheated grill for a tailgating party and heat on medium until the cheese is melted.
More Superbowl Foods:
Fish Tacos – with the best fish taco sauce Sausage Queso – creamy and made with 100% Real Cheddar Spinach Artichoke Dip – this has been a favorite for years Cheese Ball – shape it into a football for game day! Crockpot Chili – easy and make-ahead Homemade Pizza – our best pizza dough
