Epi's 50-Ingredient Super Bowl Nachos

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F. Plan to create 5 sections of nacho flavors, each section with 3 layers of ingredients. Spread one-third of the chips in an even layer on foil-lined baking sheet, then follow the directions to build each section. Once all sections are assembled, bake until cheese is melted and ingredients are hot, 8–10 minutes. Then finish with fresh toppings.

2. For the Spinach-Artichoke Dip Nachos:

   Step 2

   Working in the first section, spread one-third of the spinach dip over chips with a spoon. Top with one-third of the onions, artichoke hearts, Fontina, and Parmesan. Repeat with 2 more layers of chips and ingredients.

   Step 3

   After baking, top with sliced tomatoes.

3. For the Loaded Potato Skin Nachos:

   Step 4

   Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, working in batches if necessary, until crisp, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel lined plate. Crumble bacon once cooled. Pour fat from skillet into a heatproof bowl, leaving burned bits in skillet. Wipe out skillet and return bacon fat to skillet.

   Step 5

   Peel potatoes in long, thin strips, reserving potato skins. Heat skillet with fat over medium-high and fry potato skins, turning, until golden brown, 4–6 minutes. Transfer skins to another paper towel-lined plate, reserving fat in skillet; season skins with salt.

   Step 6

   Cut potato flesh into 1/2" cubes. Heat skillet with fat over medium and add potatoes. Season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are golden brown and cooked through, 8–12 minutes. Transfer to another paper towel-lined plate.

   Step 7

   Working in the second section, top tortilla chips with one-third of the potato chips, cubed potatoes, bacon, cheddar, Monterey Jack, 3/4 cup sour cream, scallions, and paprika. Repeat with 2 more layers of chips and ingredients.

   Step 8

   After baking, top with additional sour cream, fried potato skin strips, chives, avocado, and pepper.

4. For the Baby Back Rib Nachos:

   Step 9

   Toss pork in 1/2 cup barbecue sauce in a large bowl. Working in the third section, top tortilla chips with one-third of the pork, mozzarella, and jalapeños. Repeat with 2 more layers of chips and ingredients.

   Step 10

   After baking, drizzle with additional barbecue sauce and top with slaw, white onion, and cilantro.

5. For the Meat Lover's Pizza Nachos:

   Step 11

   Working in the fourth section, drizzle tortilla chips with one-third of the marinara sauce, then top with one-third of the pepperoni, Canadian bacon, sausage, bell peppers, mozzarella, and Pecorino. Repeat with 2 more layers of chips and ingredients.

   Step 12

   After baking, top with olives, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, oregano, and basil.

6. For the Buffalo Chicken Nachos:

   Step 13

   Toss chicken in 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce in a large bowl. Working in the fifth section, top tortilla chips with one-third of the chicken, Colby cheese, blue cheese, and red onion. Repeat with 2 more layers of chips and ingredients.

   Step 14

   After baking, drizzle with additional wing sauce and top with celery stalks, leaves, and pepperoncini peppers.

7. To serve:

   Step 15

   While nachos bake, heat queso dip until hot in microwave or in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of barely simmering water. Place tostada bowl in the center of the baked nachos and fill with queso dip. Serve immediately.
   
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