Walking Taco Nachos are a layered campfire dish that combines corn chips, chili, and melted cheese in a foil pan, served with customizable toppings. It's a hands-on, shareable meal perfect for outdoor cooking over hot coals.
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Prepare the campfire or grill. Hot coals with no active flame are best.
Layer a foil pan with corn chips then chili then cheese.
Add a second layer of chips, chili, and cheese.
Cover the pan with foil, crimping around the edges.
Place the pan over hot coals and bake for 8-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted. Be careful not to burn it!
Remove the pan from the heat and uncover.
Pile with your favorite toppings.
Eat and enjoy!
Best eaten fresh. Leftovers can be covered and reheated over warm coals for 3-5 minutes, though the chip texture will soften.
disposable aluminum foil pan · foil for covering
Yes, the recipe works on either. Use hot coals with no active flame for best results on both campfire and grill to prevent burning.
Bake for 8-15 minutes and check by carefully uncovering the foil. The cheese should be fully melted and bubbly. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
Yes, canned chili can be swapped for homemade chili, though the baking time may vary slightly depending on how wet your chili is.
Standard disposable aluminum foil pans work best. They heat evenly and are easy to handle over coals.
You can layer the chips, chili, and cheese in the foil pan at home and transport it, then bake it over the fire when ready. Keep toppings separate until serving.
