Pizza Nachos

Name: Pizza Nachos with Pepperoni and Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 (13 oz) bag tortilla chips; 1/2 cup pizza sauce; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup pickled jalapeños, sliced; 1/4 cup bacon bits; pepperoni, to taste; olives, to taste

Pizza nachos are a sheet pan appetizer combining crispy tortilla chips with pizza sauce, melted mozzarella, pepperoni, bacon, and jalapeños. This customizable recipe works as a quick dinner or crowd-pleasing game-day snack that comes together in minutes.

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Total

25 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$16–$26

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

1 (13 oz) bag tortilla chips
1/2 cup pizza sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup pickled jalapeños, slicedoptional
1/4 cup bacon bitsoptional
pepperoni, to tasteoptional
olives, to tasteoptional

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Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2
Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
3
Spread the tortilla chips in a single, even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Avoid mounding them.
4
Spoon small dabs of pizza sauce over the chips. Be careful not to add too much to avoid making the chips soggy.
5
Generously sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the entire tray of chips.
6
Add your desired toppings, such as pickled jalapeños and bacon bits.
7
Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
8
Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven and let it cool for a moment before serving.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Spread pizza sauce thinly and unevenly across the chips to avoid sogginess—cheese on top seals the chips while they bake.
Layer heavier toppings (pepperoni, bacon, olives) under or mixed into the cheese so they heat through and distribute flavor evenly.
Use a sheet pan lined with parchment or foil for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
Bake only until cheese is melted and bubbly; remove while chips are still crisp at the edges. Residual heat will continue cooking briefly after removal.

Substitutions

tortilla chips → crispy wonton strips or pita chips (note: adjust bake time for thinner or thicker bases)
pizza sauce → marinara, pesto, or salsa (note: affects flavor profile but works well)
mozzarella → provolone or pizza blend cheese (note: ensure full melt coverage)

Storage & make-ahead

Pizza nachos are best served immediately after baking. Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days; reheat on a sheet pan at 350°F until cheese is warm.

Equipment

sheet pan · parchment paper or foil (optional but recommended)

Common Questions

Can you make pizza nachos ahead of time?

Assemble the nachos up to 2 hours before baking. Cover and refrigerate, then add 1–2 extra minutes to the bake time if cold. Assemble and bake just before serving for the crispest chips.

What temperature and time should I bake pizza nachos?

Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 8–10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Start checking at 7 minutes to avoid overcooked chips.

What toppings work best on pizza nachos?

Use any pizza toppings you like: pepperoni, bacon bits, sliced olives, pickled jalapeños, diced bell peppers, onions, or mushrooms. Layer heavier toppings under the cheese so they cook through.