Best Nacho Bake Recipes

LAYERED NACHO BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch pan; set aside.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in the ground beef and onions. Cook and stir until the beef is crumbly and evenly browned. Drain fat. Mix in the taco seasoning, and set aside.
• Spread the refried beans to cover the bottom of the prepared 9x13 inch pan. Layer the cooked ground beef and onions evenly over the refried beans. Pour the jar of salsa over the ground beef and spread 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese over the salsa layer.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is bubbly and the layers are heated through. Serve with tortilla chips and your choice of fresh toppings.

SPICY NACHO BAKE

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, onions and green peppers over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking meat into crumbles; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, beans, corn, tomato sauce and taco seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes (mixture will be thin). , In each of 2 greased 13x9-in. baking dishes, layer 5 cups of chips and 4-2/3 cups of meat mixture. Repeat layers. Top each with 4 cups of chips and 2 cups of cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° until golden brown, for 20-25 minutes.

NACHO CHEESE BEEF BAKE

Steps:

• Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, soup, olives and chilies. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Stir in noodles. , Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through. Top with tortilla chips; drizzle with salad dressing. Serve with lettuce, sour cream and/or salsa if desired.

EASY NACHO BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. In 12-inch skillet, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain.
• Stir in taco seasoning mix, soup, beans and corn; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce is slightly thickened.
• Meanwhile, place tortilla chips in 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. Sprinkle cheese over chips. Bake 4 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• Spread cooked beef mixture evenly over melted cheese. Top with tomato, lettuce and sour cream. Serve immediately.

BEEF NACHO CRESCENT BAKE

Steps:

• Set oven to 375 degrees.
• Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
• In a large skillet cook the ground beef with onion, garlic and green bell pepper (if using) until beef is browned; drain fat.
• Add in salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin and oregano and Parmesan cheese; cook stirring for 2 minutes longer; remove the skillet from heat.
• In a bowl whisk together the cheese soup and milk; set aside.
• Separate the crescent dough into 4 rectangles; press perforations together firmly.
• Roll each rectangle to 8x4 inches.
• Cut each rectangle in half crosswise to form 8 (4-inch) squares (use a pizza cutter for this!).
• Spoon about 1/4 cup beef mixture into center of each square.
• Lift 4 corners of the dough up over the filling to meet in the center; pinch and twist firmly to seal.
• Place the squares into the prepared baking dish.
• Drizzle the soup/milk mixture around the squares in the baking dish.
• Bake uncovered for about 20-25 minutes, or until the crusts are golden brown.
• Remove from oven and sprinkle the grated cheese over each square and return to oven for 5 minutes or until the cheese melted.

TURKEY NACHO BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a large skillet over medium heat, begin to brown the ground turkey. Stir in garlic, pepper, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and 1 tablespoon chives. Stir in 1 tablespoon hot sauce. When the turkey is browned, stir in taco seasoning mix according to package instructions.
• Pour the beans into a microwave safe bowl, and heat in the microwave until softened. Stir in 1 tablespoon chives and 1 tablespoon hot sauce.
• Spread the tortilla chips across the bottom of a baking sheet. Spoon the beans mixture over the chips. Then spread the turkey mixture across the top. Sprinkle cheese, then olives, tomatoes, green onions, and remaining 1 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes over the top.
• Bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 15 minutes

FRIDAY NIGHT NACHO BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked. Add onion and bell peppers; cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
• Add salsa, olives and 1 1/2 cups of the cheese to beef mixture; stir gently to combine. Spoon into ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish.
• Place tortilla chips in resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag and crush with rolling pin or flat side of meat mallet until coarse crumbs form. Add melted butter; seal bag and shake until combined. Sprinkle over beef mixture. Top with remaining 1 1/2 cups cheese.
• Bake uncovered 25 to 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Let stand 5 minutes. Top with lettuce, tomatoes and green onions. Serve with sour cream.

FAJITA CHICKEN AND RICE BAKE WITH NACHO TOPPING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F or 180°C.
• Start boiling the rice in 2 cups of water, covered. This should take 15-20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in a skillet. Add the diced chicken and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.
• Stir in the 1/2 cup water and fajita seasoning.
• Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, corn and garlic.
• Cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the chicken and vegetables are cooked and the liquid has mostly reduced.
• Add the salsa to the chicken mixture in the pan and stir.
• When the rice is cooked and has absorbed all the liquid, add the rice to the chicken salsa mixture and stir. Pour into a 10x6 or equivalent baking tray.
• Top with 1 cup of the cheese.
• Crush the nachos into crumbs and scatter evenly over the cheese.
• Top with the remaining cheese.
• Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, until bubbling.
• Serve and enjoy!

SPICY BEEF NACHO BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Brown ground beef with Recipe Ready Jalapeno Peppers in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; drain fat.*
• In 11x7-inch casserole dish combine beef mixture with salsa, half the chips and 2 cups cheese. Top with remaining chips and cheese.
• Bake uncovered 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and top is golden brown.

VELVEETA NACHO BAKE

Steps:

• HEAT oven to 400°F Prepare Dinner as directed on package. While Macaroni is cooking, cook meat with taco seasoning as directed on package.
• STIR sour cream into prepared Dinner. Spoon 1/2 of Dinner mixture into 8-inch square baking dish; top with layers of meat mixture, 1/2 of Cheddar and remaining Dinner mixture. Cover.
• BAKE 15 min.; top with salsa, remaining Cheddar and crushed chips. Bake, uncovered, 5 minute.

NACHO CHICKEN BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Tip the jar of salsa and the beans with their juice into a pan. Stir in the chicken and coriander, then heat until bubbling.
• Tip the mixture into a shallow ovenproof dish. Top with the tortillas and cheese, then bake for 8 mins. Serve with a salad, preferably including some avocado, and a good squeeze of lime.

MAKEOVER NACHO BEEF BAKE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the beans, water and taco seasoning; mash slightly. Cook and stir for 4-5 minutes or until heated through; set aside., Unroll crescent dough and press onto the bottom and up the sides of a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray; seal seams and perforations. Spoon beef mixture over dough. Spread sour cream over beef mixture; sprinkle with cheese and chips., Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 18-22 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with lettuce and tomatoes. Serve immediately.

BACON CHEESEBURGER NACHO BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
• In 10-inch skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic salt over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked. Drain off excess fat.
• Add cubed cheese product and bacon; cook and stir until cheese is melted. Remove from heat.
• Place half of the chips in bottom of baking dish. Top with half of the beef mixture. Repeat layers. Top with shredded cheese.
• Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve immediately with pickles, ketchup, mustard and/or lettuce.

TACO BELL CHEESY NACHO BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Brown ground beef in large skillet; drain. Return meat to skillet. Add tomatoes, water and TACO BELL® Taco Seasoning Mix; mix well. Cook 10 min., stirring occasionally. Stir in 1/4 cup sour cream.
• Place half the chips in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; cover with layers of half each of the meat mixture and TACO BELL® Shredded Taco Night Cheese. Repeat layers.
• Bake 20 min. or until heated through.
• Top with remaining sour cream; sprinkle with onions.

SMART-CHOICE VELVEETA NACHO BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Prepare Dinner as directed on package. While Macaroni is cooking, cook meat with taco seasoning as directed on package.
• Stir sour cream into prepared Dinner. Spoon half the Dinner mixture into 8-inch square baking dish; top with layers of meat mixture, half the cheddar and remaining Dinner mixture. Cover.
• Bake 15 min.; top with salsa, remaining cheddar and crushed chips. Bake, uncovered, 5 min.

EASY BREAKFAST NACHO BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Combine sausage, eggs and green onions in medium bowl.
• Pour butter in medium baking dish; add sausage mixture.
• Top with chips; sprinkle with cheese.
• Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until eggs are set and cheese is melted; top with salsa.
• Serve immediately.

NACHO BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Season ground chuck with salt and pepper to taste.
• Brown ground beef with minced onion.
• After fully cooking ground beef add taco sauce (or salsa) and beans.
• Layer mixture in the bottom of baking dish.
• You probably will need a large one.
• Spread sour cream on top.
• Spread cheese on next.
• Top with diced vegetables.
• Cover with foil.
• Bake for 15-20 minutes.
• Remove foil and bake another 5 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.

BEEFY NACHO CRESCENT BAKE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray 13 by 9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Season beef and onion with salt and pepper. Brown beef and onion in large skillet 6 to 8 minutes over medium-high heat, stirring to break up meat. Drain fat. Stir in chili powder, cumin and oregano. Cook and stir 2 minutes; remove from heat. Stir together soup and milk in medium bowl; pour evenly into bottom of prepared dish.
• 2. Separate crescent dough into 4 rectangles; press perforations together firmly. Roll each rectangle out to 8 by 4 inches. Cut each rectangle in half crosswise to form 8 (4-inch) squares. Spoon about 1/4 cup beef mixture into center of each square. Lift 4 corners of dough up over filling to meet in center; pinch and twist firmly to seal. Place squares in prepared dish.
• 3. Bake, uncovered, 20 to 25 minutes or until crusts are golden brown. Sprinkle cheese over squares. Bake 5 minutes or until cheese melts. To serve, spoon soup mixture in dish over each serving; sprinkle with cilantro, if desired. Serve with salsa, if desired. Serving consists of 2 filled squares. Serves 4 people.

VELVEETA SHELLS & CHEESE NACHO BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Prepare shells & cheese exactly as box says. While cooking pasta, brown meat; drain meat. Add taco seasoning and water; simmer 5 minutes. Stir sour cream into finished pasta. Spoon half of pasta mix into 8 inch square baking dish; top with meat mixture, half of the shredded cheese and remaining pasta. Cover. Bake 15 minutes; top with salsa, remaining cheese, and tortilla chips.; Bake, uncovered, an additional 5 minutes.

NACHO CHICKEN BAKE

Steps:

• Arrange chips in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a large bowl, combine the soup, chicken, picante sauce, cheese, onion and chilies; pour over chips. Sprinkle with additional cheese if desired. , Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 40-45 minutes or until bubbly. Serve with lettuce and tomatoes.