Sheet Pan Potato Nachos are a delicious weeknight dinner recipe that the whole family will love! Unlike regular nachos, this recipe uses baked potato slices instead of chips for a healthier alternative. Potato nachos are packed with flavor and great for anyone who is gluten-free, grain-free, or dairy-free!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
I am a huge fan of loaded nachos because it's a fun and easy way to spice up your meal rotation! You can get creative with toppings and can customize for dietary needs.
Plus, they're made with simple ingredients you can find at any grocery store!
Healthier
Traditional nachos are made with tortilla chips and cheese, but this healthier version is made with crispy potatoes instead of chips and a variety of fresh toppings!
I know it might seem odd, but potatoes are actually an excellent base for nachos! Once baked they are firm, crispy, and perfect for scooping all of the toppings.
Plus, when potatoes are cooked and cooled, they become higher in resistant starch which is great for gut health!
Allergy Friendly
Loaded potato nachos are dairy-free, gluten-free, and grain-free. And by removing the black beans they're also Whole30 & Paleo friendly!
If you love nacho recipes, check out my Healthy Pepper Nacho Recipe or my Chicken Fajita Nacho Recipe!
🍴Ingredient Notes
- Yellow Potatoes - My favorite potatoes to use are Yukon Gold Potatoes, but you could also use russet potatoes.
- Bell Peppers - I find that yellow, orange, and red bell peppers are the most flavorful, but green bell peppers will work too!
- Black Beans - If you're on Whole30, you can skip the beans.
- Avocado - Sliced or cubed avocado will work with this recipe.
- Grape Tomatoes - I find these work best because they're smaller, but you can also swap for Pico de Gallo.
- Ground Beef - You can swap for ground turkey or ground chicken.
- Seasoning - To season the ground beef you'll need chili powder, salt, cumin, garlic powder, and paprika. To save time use a taco seasoning packet!
Cheese or No Cheese?
I opted to not use cheese because I find that this dish is already packed with flavor that you don't even notice the lack of cheese! You could serve the nachos with cheddar cheese or any shredded cheese.
I love Miyokos dairy-free cheese! Sprinkle plenty of cheese on top and pop the tray in the oven at 350 degrees for a few minutes to melt the cheese before serving.
Recipe Variations
The great part about nachos is that you can get creative with how they're served!
- Swap yellow potatoes for sweet potatoes to make sweet potato nachos! Just note that they do tend to be a little softer when baked.
- Try adding salsa or Pico de Gallo instead of grape tomatoes.
- Use waffle fries as the base instead of potato slices.
- Add a big dollop of guacamole instead of sliced or cubed avocado.
- Toss the potato slices in a little paprika and garlic powder for an extra kick of flavor!
- Serve on individual plates to allow your family and friends to customize their toppings.
🍴Step by Step Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Potatoes
Rinse and dry potatoes then slice potatoes into thin discs with a sharp knife. Place a single layer of potato discs on 2 parchment paper lined baking sheets and coat with nonstick cooking spray. I use Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil Spray!
Step 2: Bake Potato Discs
Bake at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes on each side. (Or until golden brown.)
Step 3: Cook Ground Beef
Next, add ground beef and diced sweet onion into a frying pan or cast iron skillet. Cook on medium-high heat while breaking apart.
When the meat is halfway cooked through, add chili powder, salt, cumin, garlic powder, and paprika. Continue stirring until meat is fully cooked.
Step 4: Layer Crispy Potato Discs
To assemble nachos, start by layering crispy potato discs on a sheet pan.
Step 5: Add Toppings
Then add cooked ground beef, sliced or cubed avocado, grape tomatoes, bell peppers, and black beans. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and serve hot!
Potato Tips
- Do not overlap the potatoes when baking them. By keeping a little space between them it will allow them to get crispy which is essential for a successful recipe.
- If you cut the potatoes too thin, they will fall apart easily when you add toppings. I prefer hand cutting them, but you can also use a mandolin.
- To check if the potato slices are too thin, make sure the raw potato does not bend when you pick it up.
- Note that cooking time will vary depending on how thick you cut the potatoes.
- It's best to use two large sheet pans for this recipe so you can fit all of the potato slices.
- Line the baking sheet with parchment paper to avoid the potatoes from sticking.
Favorite Nacho Toppings
- Fresh Cilantro
- Black Beans
- Avocado
- Bell Peppers
- Jalapeño Slices
- Guacamole
- Red Onion
- Dairy-Free Sour Cream
How to store leftovers
Refrigerate
This dish is best enjoyed fresh. Any leftovers should be store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Reheat
Reheat on a baking sheet in the oven or the air fryer. You can also microwave leftovers, but the potatoes tend to get soggy.
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Healthy Sheet Pan Potato Nachos with Ground Beef
Equipment
- 1 Sheet Pan
- Frying Pan
Ingredients
- 4-5 Large Yellow Potatoes, Cut into thin discs.
- 2 Bell Peppers, Diced
- ⅓ Cup Black Beans
- 1 Avocado
- ½ Cup Grape Tomatoes, Cut in half.
- Fresh Cilantro, Chopped
Ground Beef
- 1 Pound Ground Beef
- 2 Teaspoons Chili Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Cumin
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ Teaspoon Paprika
Instructions
- Rinse and dry potatoes then slice potatoes into thin discs with a sharp knife. Place a single layer of potato discs on 2 parchment paper lined baking sheets and coat with nonstick cooking spray. I use Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil Spray!
- Bake at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes on each side. (Or until golden brown.)
- Next, add ground beef into a frying pan or cast iron skillet. Cook on medium-high heat while breaking apart. When the meat is halfway cooked through, add chili powder, salt, cumin, garlic powder, and paprika. Continue stirring until meat is fully cooked.
- To assemble nachos, start by layering crispy potato discs on a sheet pan.
- Then add cooked ground beef, sliced or cubed avocado, grape tomatoes, bell peppers, and black beans. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and serve hot!
Notes
Potato Tips
- Do not overlap the potatoes when baking them. By keeping a little space between them it will allow them to get crispy which is essential for a successful recipe.
- If you cut the potatoes too thin, they will fall apart easily when you add toppings. I prefer hand cutting them, but you can also use a mandolin.
- To check if the potato slices are too thin, make sure the raw potato does not bend when you pick it up.
- Note that cooking time will vary depending on how thick you cut the potatoes.
- It's best to use large sheet pans for this recipe so you can fit all of the potato slices.
- Line the baking sheet with parchment paper to avoid the potatoes from sticking.
How To Store Leftovers
This dish is best enjoyed fresh. Any leftovers should be store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat on a baking sheet in the oven or the air fryer. You can also microwave leftovers, but the potatoes tend to get soggy. ** See full post for step by step photos and more helpful information.Nutrition
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