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Deluxe Bacon Cheeseburger Nachos

These Deluxe Bacon Cheeseburger Nachos are the ultimate game day snack! Layered with seasoned ground beef, crispy bacon, melty cheese, and fresh burger toppings, then finished with a tangy special sauce, they’re cheesy, crunchy, and loaded with flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Course: Appetizer
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

For the Meat
  • 2 lbs Ground beef
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 Small onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Seasoned salt
  • 2 tsp Brown sugar or white sugar
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • ½ tsp Chili powder
  • ½ tsp Black pepper
For the Toppings
  • 1 (12 oz) Bag of tortilla chips Thick cut work best for sturdiness
  • 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese or Colby Jack cheese
  • ½ cup Cooked bacon crumbled
  • 1 cup Shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup Diced tomatoes or halved cherry tomatoes
  • ½ cup Pickles chopped
  • ¼ cup Red onion thinly sliced or diced
  • Sesame seeds for garnish, optional
For the Special Sauce
  • ¼ cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp Ketchup
  • 1 tbsp Pickle relish
  • ½ tsp White vinegar
  • ¼ tsp Garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp Smoked paprika

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Baking Sheet
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Knife & cutting board
  • Measuring cups & spoons

Method
 

  1. Cook the Beef
    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
    Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook until browned. Drain off any excess fat. Stir in the sugar, seasoned salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and black pepper. Set aside.
  2. Make the Special Sauce
    In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, vinegar, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Chill until ready to use.
  3. Assemble the Nachos
    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). On a large sheet pan, spread out half of the tortilla chips. Layer with half the shredded cheese, half the beef, and half the bacon. Repeat with the remaining chips, cheese, beef, and bacon.
  4. Bake
    Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and everything is hot and bubbly.
  5. Add Fresh Toppings
    Remove the nachos from the oven and immediately top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, pickles, and sliced red onion. Drizzle generously with the special sauce and sprinkle sesame seeds over the top.