Bundt Pan Nachos Bake (Printable View)

Crispy tortilla chips layered with beef, cheese, and oven-baked for a flavorful shareable snack.

# Ingredient List:

→ Main

01 - 8 ounces Colby Jack cheese, shredded
02 - 12 ounces tortilla chips (Tostitos brand, use approximately 8 ounces)

→ Beef Mixture

03 - 8 ounces lean ground beef
04 - 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
07 - 1/4 cup water
08 - 2 tablespoons taco seasoning

→ Optional Garnish

09 - Sour cream, for topping
10 - Diced tomatoes, for topping
11 - Chopped fresh cilantro, for topping

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly coat a 12-cup capacity bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
02 - In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef, diced onion, salt, and black pepper for 6 to 7 minutes until no pink remains. Drain excess fat from the skillet.
03 - Return skillet to medium heat and stir in water and taco seasoning. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until most of the liquid has evaporated. Remove skillet from heat.
04 - Place half of the shredded cheese in an even layer on the bottom of the prepared bundt pan. Spread half of the seasoned beef mixture over the cheese, then add about one third of the tortilla chips, distributing them lightly without pressing.
05 - Sprinkle remaining cheese evenly over the chips, then spread the rest of the beef mixture and cover with another one third of the tortilla chips, creating a second layer. Avoid overfilling the pan; maintain even coverage.
06 - Transfer the bundt pan to the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is thoroughly melted and bubbling.
07 - Remove from oven. Place a large, heat-resistant plate over the bundt pan and invert to release the nachos onto the plate. Carefully remove the pan and reposition any cheese that adheres to the pan.
08 - Top with optional garnishes including sour cream, diced tomatoes, and chopped fresh cilantro as desired. Serve immediately while warm.

# Supplementary Details:

01 - Allow nachos to cool for a minute after inverting to avoid burns from melted cheese.
02 - Do not compress the chips in the bundt pan to preserve their crispy texture.

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