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Easy Loaded Nacho Charcuterie Board: Best Game Day Snack

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This easy loaded nacho charcuterie board for game day takes the chaos out of hosting and puts the fun back in. It features seasoned beef, creamy cheese sauce, and all your favorite toppings on crunchy chips, letting everyone build their own perfect bite.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20 works best for flavor, but lean is fine)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely diced (about 1/2 cup)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup water or beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole milk (warm)
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (freshly shredded)
  • 1/4 teaspoon mustard powder (optional)
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper
  • 1 large bag (about 13 ounces) restaurant-style tortilla chips (e.g., Tostitos Scoops)
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup fresh salsa or pico de gallo
  • 1 cup guacamole
  • 1/2 cup pickled jalapeños, drained
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup sliced black olives, drained
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

  1. Cook the Seasoned Beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add ground beef and cook for 5-6 minutes, breaking it apart, until browned. Drain excess fat if needed. Reduce heat to medium, add garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir for 30 seconds. Pour in water or broth, scrape up browned bits, and simmer for 2 minutes until thickened. Keep warm.
  2. Make the Cheese Sauce: In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly pour in warm milk while whisking continuously. Cook for 2-3 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar, mustard powder, and cayenne until smooth. Keep warm on low heat, stirring occasionally.
  3. Prep the Toppings: Drain and rinse black beans. Halve cherry tomatoes. Slice lime into wedges. Chop cilantro. Place each topping (sour cream, salsa, guacamole, black beans, olives) into small bowls.
  4. Assemble the Board: Place small bowls of sour cream, salsa, guacamole, black beans, and olives on a large board or platter. Pile tortilla chips in the center and around the bowls. Spoon warm seasoned beef over chips in spots. Drizzle warm cheese sauce over beef and chips. Scatter cherry tomatoes, pickled jalapeños, and black olives on top. Sprinkle with cilantro. Arrange lime wedges around the edges.
  5. Serve and Enjoy: Set the board in the middle of the table. Give everyone a small plate and let them build their own nachos. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

For best results, shred your own cheese to avoid grainy sauce. Keep chips crunchy by not piling all toppings directly on them; let guests add toppings right before eating. The beef and cheese sauce can be made up to 2 days ahead and reheated. For a vegetarian version, skip the beef and double the beans or use seasoned crumbled tofu.

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