I’ve heard of a lot of non-traditional foods being grilled on an open flame, but nachos?
Turns out, you can slap them down on the ol’ BBQ too.
I originally posted this recipe, courtesy of Life Made Delicious, last year – and have since made barbecued nachos a handful of times. However, remembering that the long weekend is around the corner, I decided to bump it up for Canada Day enjoyment. It’s a super-easy recipe for vegetarian nachos that go from grill to picnic table in just minutes. Simply assemble the ingredients in a foil pan, cover – and 10 minutes later, you’ve got munching perfection. A great way to keep the party outdoors, especially on those lazy summer evenings.
GRILLED PICNIC TACO NACHOS
5 cups tortilla chips
1 can black beans, drained
1 can Old El Paso Chopped Green Chilies, drained
2 tsp Old El Paso Taco Seasoning Mix (from 35 g package)
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
2 cups finely shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese
Heat gas or charcoal grill. Spray 12×18-inch foil pan with nonstick cooking spray. Spread tortilla chips in pan.
In medium bowl, mix beans, chiles and taco seasoning mix; spoon evenly over tortilla chips. Top with tomatoes and onions. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover pan with foil. Place foil pan on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 8 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Carefully remove foil. Serves 4.
QUICK VARIATIONS
Make it HOT: Replace chopped green chilies with one fresh jalapeno, chopped fine with seeds removed.
Make it a MEAL: Brown ground beef or chicken in a skillet until fully cooked, drain fat, and add to nachos before sprinkling cheese.
Make it POP: Sprinkle sliced green onions on melted cheese just before serving.
Yum!! I’m going to have to try those at the cottage! I’m so looking forward to working with LMD :)
Congrats, Shauna! You’ll love the program!
Looks delish! Would you also use fresh chilles?
But of course! That would definitely up the heat factor, but if you can take spice, then why not?
Yum! Nachos is one of my ultimate guilty pleasures! I never would have thought to heat the nachos over the grill. Do you find there’s a difference in taste/texture vs. baking them in the oven?
I thought I should clarify that when I asked about texture, I was thinking about sogginess. Lest you think I have some wild idea that something magical might happen to the nachos underneath the foil once placed on the grill…
Hi Victoria! Since you’re only grilling them for 8-10 minutes to melt the cheese, the tortilla chips stay amazingly crispy, so the texture does hold up. However, I normally tent the foil very loosely so that there’s an outlet for the steam to escape. Enjoy!
These nachos looks sooo good. I’m so hungry now lol.
:) Please try them! It’s a great excuse to sit on the patio with a beer!
Nachos are a fav snack when hubby and I watch movies – never thought to try them at a BBQ.
I used to love eating nachos at the movies too :)
I would’ve never thought to do this, but it makes perfect sense! These look amazingly delicious and I want some nachos now lol
thanks
Hahaha I too have a craving! I’ll be making them this weekend!
We make nachos on the bbq all the time! Makes for an easy summer meal!
Awesome! You’re right – there’s hardly any prep work at all!
What a great idea! I’ll be trying this at our next BBQ.
Please do Susan!
On the BBQ, who knew!! What a great idea! thanks.
:) You’re welcome Doris – super easy and super yummy!
BBQed nachos?!
Lena – I love your recipes, but my waist is also shaking it’s fist at you! hahah ;-)
This is such a great idea – I think I am going to try this out this weekend at the lake! It will be a really nice snack..
One of my favorite, non waist friendly, BBQ foods – onion rings! You cook them in a foil pan, like the nachos.. They turn out nice and crispy!
Oh, I am so going to have to try BBQ onion rings – thanks so much for the tip! Love it! (But my waist probably won’t!)
If it ever stops raining this weekend I am definitely going to try this out ! Never thought to do nachos on the BBQ before – super easy idea, thank you for sharing :o)
You’re so welcome – enjoy Flora!
Huh, who’d of thunk it! I love nachos, will have to try this.
Please do! So easy and so good!
This would be great for camping!
Absolutely, that’s a great idea!
I’d definitely add the ground beef or chicken/turkey for a delicious supper! My kids would think they were getting a treat!
It IS a treat – and if you play your cards right (like adding ground meat and a few fresh veggies), it’s a really satisfying and balanced meal!
I love the idea of making these on the grill. Thank you!
You’re welcome Jan!
That looks super yummy!
Try it! You’ll love it!
Thanks for sharing, always looking for new things to make on the grill for camping and what not. You could pre cook and even freeze the meat for quick and easy take a long.
Great tip Dawn, and a great way to sneak in some protein!
Going camping this summer and this is definitely going to be on the menu for supper one evening! Thank you!
You’re welcome Nicole – enjoy!
YUMMYYYYY! i lolve nachos, extra jalapenos
Mmmm… I adore jalapenos on nachos!
We camp a lot and are always looking for something different and your recipe sounds delicious. I never even thought about grilling nachos before but I know I’m going to this summer…thanks for sharing this post.
You’re welcome! Not a lot of people think to do it, but since you’re just melting the cheese, it’s a perfect BBQ meal – done in moments!
Now this is something to try
Please try it!
Looks good!
It’s yummy Andre, I promise!
Yummers! I love nachos. I have to try this recipe for sure!
Please do Jenny – you’ll love it!
Looks super yummy! Thanks for the BBQ instructions
NP! Enjoy!
OMG, so need to make these sometime. My family loves tacos, nachos…you name it. Adding to my dinner list to try
We make them all the time!
Looks so easy and delicious!! Will for sure try that this weekend! Thanks for the great recipes!
Enjoy Linda!
I’ve bookmarked this page and intend to make this sometime this summer. Looks delicious!
Thanks Wanda!
I would never have thought of making nachos on the BBQ, they look yummy!
They’re so good!
This looks so yummy I am going to the store tomorrow for the ingredients..yumm.
Enjoy!
I love nachos,but I have never found a recipe like this to do in the oven.It looks delicious and I can’t wait to try it.Thanks for sharing it.
You’re welcome! Enjoy!
I love nachos and my kids love the Mexican nachos but you need black olives to complete it yummy
I love black olives on nachos!
I love that I found this recipe and I am impressed that they can be done on the BBQ.I just never thought but should have because we do pizza that way.This is exciting news for me because we love nachos and now we don’t have to worry so much about the mess they can be.Thank you.
They’re great on the BBQ – enjoy!
making a big supper tonight, but looking at this picture makes me so hungry for them right now. bbqing in the rain tonight but steak and chicken well worth it
BBQ is always well worth it :)
This is great, pinning this and will be trying them this weekend and going to be making this camping, well that won’t be til’ next year. My hubby loves tacos and nachos, so we can easily bbq this year round!
Awesome – enjoy!
this looks so good, I’ll have to remember this one
Please do – they’re awesome!
never thought of doing nachos on the bbq. great idea.
It is, and so easy! Such a crowd-pleaser :)
This recipe looks really delicious and especially because I love spicy food