Sunday Super Bowl Recipe – Easy Sheet Pan Nachos with Drink Pairings

Sheet Pan Nachos. They’re super fun, easy, and perfect for a Super Bowl Sunday! Plus, you can customize them however you like – Plus BONUS Drink Paring

Ingredients:

• 1 bag tortilla chips
• 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a mix)
• 1 cup cooked ground beef, shredded chicken, or black beans
• ½ cup diced tomatoes
• ¼ cup sliced black olives (optional)
• ¼ cup diced red onion
• 1 jalapeño, sliced (optional)
• ½ cup corn (canned or frozen)
• ½ cup sour cream
• ½ cup guacamole
• ½ cup salsa
• Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Spread tortilla chips in an even layer on a baking sheet.
3. Sprinkle cheese evenly over the chips.
4. Add protein (beef, chicken, or beans) and distribute evenly.
5. Top with veggies like tomatoes, onions, corn, olives, and jalapeños.
6. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
8. Top with sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and fresh cilantro.
9. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Perfect for a Super Bowl Sunday

A classic lime margarita and a refreshing watermelon mint agua fresca will both pair beautifully with your Easy Sheet Pan Nachos.

Classic Lime Margarita (for the adults)

Ingredients (1 drink)​

• 2 oz tequila (blanco or reposado)​
• 1 oz fresh lime juice​
• 1 oz orange liqueur (Cointreau or triple sec)
• ½ oz simple syrup or agave (optional, to taste)
• Ice cubes
• Kosher salt for the rim (optional)
• Lime wedge for garnish

Instructions​

1. Run a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks glass and dip in salt if you like a salted rim.
2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, add tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur, and simple syrup or agave if using.​
3. Shake until the outside of the shaker feels very cold.​​
4. Fill the prepared glass with fresh ice and strain the margarita into the glass.​
5. Garnish with a lime wedge and serve immediately alongside the nachos.

Pitcher tip (about 6 drinks)

• 12 oz tequila, 6 oz lime juice, 6 oz orange liqueur, 3–4 oz simple syrup or agave, then chill in a pitcher and serve over ice.

Watermelon Mint Agua Fresca (non-alcoholic)

Ingredients (about 4 servings)

• 5 cups cubed seedless watermelon
• 2 cups cold water, divided
• Juice of 2 limes (about ¼ cup), plus extra to taste
• 1 tablespoon agave nectar or sugar, more to taste (optional)
• 8–10 fresh mint leaves​
• Ice cubes
• Extra mint, lime wheels, or watermelon wedges for garnish

Instructions

1. Add watermelon, 1 cup of water, lime juice, sweetener, and mint leaves to a blender and blend until very smooth.
2. Taste and adjust lime or sweetness as needed.
3. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher if you prefer it smoother, then stir in the remaining 1 cup of water.
4. Chill until cold or serve right away over ice.
5. Garnish each glass with a sprig of mint and a lime wheel or small watermelon wedge.

The margarita echoes the lime, cilantro, and jalapeño in your nachos, while the agua fresca gives you a bright, cooling option that still leans into Mexican flavors.

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