Crispy corn tortilla chips loaded with melted cheese, black beans and tons of veggies make a great meatless main dish or snack. These loaded veggie nachos are spread out and baked on a sheet pan to ensure that each chip is covered in toppings for the perfect bite.

Loaded sheet pan veggie nachos with a dollop of guacamole and sour cream on top. — Sheet pan veggie nachos are easy and delicious!

If I had to choose only one type of food to eat for the rest of my life, hands down it would be Mexican food. And more specifically - nachos. To me, nachos are a perfect food. If you're also huge nacho fan, you're in the right place. These sharable sheet pan veggie nachos are perfect for game day, cinco de mayo, a casual get together with friends, movie night or really anytime because nachos always feels right.

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Why you will love these meatless nachos
Why you should make your nachos on a sheet pan
Ingredients
Method
Tips for making the best nachos
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Loaded Sheet Pan Veggie Nachos

Why you will love these meatless nachos

You can create the most delicious combination of flavors and textures and there's a million different ways to make them! Why you will love this particular nacho recipe:

It's easy and flexible with whatever veggies and toppings you have on hand.
Gluten-free and perfect for casual entertaining or feeding a crowd.
Veggie nachos make a hearty and satisfying meal or snack. So many toppings, you won't even notice that there isn't any meat!
You get to scoop up a large, healthy serving of veggies on a crispy, cheesy chip - this is winning at life!

Close up of nachos loaded with cheese, black beans, corn, red onion, peppers, salsa, guacamole and sour cream. — Every chip is loaded with toppings for the perfect bite.

Why you should make your nachos on a sheet pan

Nachos, by design, are meant for sharing. However, have you ever been happily picking your way through a pile of nachos with friends and then you both awkwardly reach for the same perfectly topped chip? Even worse, you start at the top of the pile only to realize that under that first layer of toppings lies a mountain of sad, dry chips that never got the cheese they deserved. We can, and will do better. That's where your trusty sheet pan comes in!

Sheet pan nachos means you can spread your chips out in a single layer and be intentional about evenly distributing the toppings, guaranteeing that every chip delivers the perfect bite. It's an art and a science. Let's make some nachos!

Ingredients

The best part about nachos is that you get to create your own adventure with your favorite toppings. This is the exact way I make my veggie nachos and I think you will love it!

Corn tortilla chips - you want to pick a bag sturdy, thicker chips that will hold up to a lot of toppings. These Donkey Chips are usually my go-to and are available in most grocery stores.
Whole black beans - Whole pinto beans or refried beans work too.
Cheese - I usually go for Chihuahua cheese which is a mild Mexican style melting cheese that's used in quesadillas. Monterey jack, pepper jack and Colby jack are also great melty cheeses. Cheddar cheese will work but make sure it's not aged as it will have a much sharper flavor and not melt as well.
Veggies - bell peppers, corn and red onion are my favorites. If it's summer and you have zucchini coming out of your ears, dice some up and throw it on!
Salsas - I love using both pico de gallo and a spicy salsa verde for freshness and some heat.
Avocado - I mash an avocado with some lime juice, salt and cilantro to make a quick guacamole. Diced avocado works too! Avocado adds a rich, creamy texture that just really takes these over the top. This recipe is for two very generous servings and uses a whole avocado because there's nothing worse than stressing about rationing your guac.
Pickled jalapeños - a staple fridge item. I always have a jar.
Sour cream - or I use plain greek yogurt most of the time as I always have it in the fridge!
Cilantro - some in the avocado mash and some as garnish for a little herby freshness.
Lime - for the avocado mash.
Taco seasoning - totally optional but I stir some taco seasoning into my beans just to add more flavor! If you don't have any taco seasoning, you could season with a little chili powder, garlic powder, cumin and oregano.

Loaded veggie nachos on a sheet pan with a dollop of guacamole and sour cream. — Baking them on a sheet pan allows for even distribution of toppings.

Method

Perfect nachos are all about optimal cheese-to-crunch ratio and even distribution of toppings. Baking them in the oven on a sheet pan is a great way to make sure each bite delivers maximum nacho satisfaction. Pretty much foolproof!

Line a quarter sheet pan or small baking dish with parchment paper for easy cleanup. Spread chips in a single layer in the pan. It's ok if they overlap a little bit. If you're doubling the recipe, use one of your large baking sheets or you can add a second layer of tortilla chips, cheese and beans like a lasagna to ensure every chip gets some love.

Finely dice red onion and bell peppers. You want to make sure that you the pieces are small so that they soften in the oven. Larger chunks will not have adequate time to soften with such a short cook time. If you're using frozen corn kernels, make sure to completely defrost before adding to the pan.

Sheet pan with tortilla chips layered with cheese, beans and finely diced veggies. — Spread out tortilla chips and then evenly distribute beans, cheese and veggies before baking.

Thoroughly drain canned black beans and stir in taco seasoning. Sprinkle the black beans in an even layer over the chips. Evenly sprinkle over little more than half of the cheese. Add the diced bell pepper, onion and corn on top of the cheese. Add remaining cheese on top.

Bake the nachos in a 400 degree oven for 9-12 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. You can drizzle and dollop the toppings all over the pan or serve them on the side in small bowls so everyone can choose their perfect bites. Serve immediately!

Close up of the corner of a sheet pan with loaded veggie nachos topped with sour cream and guacamole. — Nachos are easy, fun and flexible. Enjoy them with your favorite toppings.

Tips for making the best nachos

Layering is key. The perfect nachos always have an even distribution of ingredients.
Hand shredded cheese melts better than the bagged stuff. Pre-shredded cheese is coated with anti-caking agents that inhibits its ability to get super melty. If you need that cheese pull, bust out your cheese grater.
Serve wet toppings like salsas on the side. Whenever I make these, it's usually just us scarfing down a pan in front of the TV. If you're making them for guests, serve salsas on the side to prevent the chips from getting soggy. Also, this way people can have a bit more freedom to choose how they like them.
Nachos are meant to be enjoyed immediately. I've never had leftover nachos before but if you happen to, store them in an airtight container in the fridge and then warm them up in the microwave, air fryer or a skillet and top them with a fried egg to win breakfast.
Variations - add some diced, roasted sweet potatoes to the veggie mix. Skip the pico de gallo and top with diced tomatoes. Make them even more visually appealing and mix in some blue corn chips for a true work of art. And of course, if you really wanted to, you could add in some seasoned, cooked ground beef or ground turkey for extra protein. But really, I promise that you won't miss the meat in this recipe!