12 Winning Super Bowl Sunday Nacho Recipes

By Southern Living
Photo: Alison Miksch

It wouldn’t be an appropriate game-day spread unless nachos are involved. Trust us, you’d be hard-pressed to find an easier appetizer for your Super Bowl party. Form follows function when it comes to nachos, starting with layers upon layers of crunchy tortilla chips, melted cheese, ground beef, refried beans, and delicious toppings. Nachos are the ultimate crowd pleaser, but the dish is versatile enough to incorporate different flavorful swaps. While there’s nothing wrong with the standard Tex-Mex favorite, we’ve abandoned the nacho norm in favor of new fillings and tortilla substitutes. So go ahead and splurge a little on game day! Try tater tots for the base or eating nachos for breakfast like we’ve showcased here. No matter who you’re rooting for on Super Bowl Sunday, a little football paired with one of these 12 easy nachos recipes is an automatic win-win! 

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Pork Carnitas Nachos

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia DeGaris Pursell

Recipe: Pork Carnitas Nachos

Slow-cooked pork loin, brown rice, seasoned black beans, pico de gallo, jalapeños, and queso fresco make up the savory layers of this flavorful dish.

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Sheet Pan Nachos

Photo: Greg DuPree

Recipe: Sheet Pan Nachos

A pan and a plan, and you're well on your way to a simple appetizer for game day. Your family will love this quick and easy take on nachos, and by using just one skillet and one baking sheet, everyone can pitch in to help with the easy cleanup.

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Pulled Pork Barbecue Nachos

Photo: Helen Dujardin; Styling: Mindi Shapiro

Recipe: Pulled Pork Barbecue Nachos

Brighten up game day with fresh and colorful layered nachos made with our famous pulled pork.

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Pulled Pork Nachos

Photo: Iain Bagwell

Recipe: Pulled Pork Nachos

Dress up these nachos any way you like. The pulled pork also makes delicious quesadillas, tacos, or sandwiches.

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Strawberry Dessert Nachos

Photo: Kassie Borreson

Recipe: Strawberry Dessert Nachos

If you thought nachos could only be served with meat, cheese, and veggies, think again! Here, we introduce your taste buds to dessert nachos. Crunchy and chocolaty, this is the perfect sweet ending to game day. 

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Slow-Cooker Beef Nachos

Photo: Laurey W. Glenn

Recipe: Slow-Cooker Beef Nachos

Beef nachos are a go-to, simple meal, and you can dress them up however you like. For this recipe, we take them to the next level by starting with a boneless beef rump roast rather than ground beef. Top your tortilla chips with the beef, cover it all with beans, tomatoes, onions, and cheese, and in a few minutes prepare to be amazed. 

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Cowboy Nachos

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Cowboy Nachos

Load up nachos with a juicy beef brisket, beans, cheese, hot sauce, and your favorite toppings for the perfect Super Bowl party starter.

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Caramel Apple Nachos

Recipe: Caramel Apple Nachos

Don't let the name fool you–these sweet "nachos" are made with sliced apples (pick green or red!) and drizzled with melted peanut butter chips, melted chocolate chips, and caramel.

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Caramel Apple Nachos

Don't let the name fool you – these sweet "nachos" are made with sliced apples (pick green or red!) and drizzled with melted peanut butter chips, melted chocolate chips, and caramel. Top with your favorite candy bar or nuts for an extra crunch.


 
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Pepper and Chicken Nachos

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Pepper and Chicken Nachos

Pick up a peck of colorful peppers from the market and smother them with chicken, cheese, cilantro, and spices for a fresh and easy nacho dish.

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Sheet Pan Nachos

Recipe: Sheet Pan Nachos

So nice, we had to include two sheet pan recipes twice! We think this is the ideal mix of ingredients for traditional nachos with a tasty Southern spin, and we love the sheet pan preparation for homemade nachos because it makes clean up a breeze.

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Logan Chef Breakfast Nachos

Recipe: Logan Chef Breakfast Nachos

Get your Sunday morning off to a good start before kickoff with these cheesy, hearty nachos for breakfast. These Breakfast Nachos, one of Logan Junior Chef's specialities, is a simple dish for a kid-friendly brunch.

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Tater Nachos

Photo: Alison Miksch

Recipe: Tater Nachos

Meet the new version of tortilla chips: tater tots. f you’re looking for a winner for your game-day spread, our Tater Nachos will turn you into a hardcore fan. 

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