
If you love the flavor of a classic Big Mac, these Big Mac Nachos are about to become your new favorite party food.

Crispy kettle chips piled high with seasoned beef, melty cheddar, pickles, lettuce, and tangy Thousand Island dressing create an irresistible mashup that’s quick to make and guaranteed to disappear fast.
Why This Recipe is a Winner!
- Big Mac flavor without the buns for a fun twist on a fast-food favorite.
- Ready in just 22 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute guests.
- Extra crispy kettle cooked chips hold up well under all the toppings.
- Perfect for sharing at game days, parties, potlucks, and family movie nights.
- Made with simple grocery store ingredients you can find almost anywhere.

Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
5 minutes
Yield:
Serves 6

Ingredients You’ll Need
- ½ lb ground beef
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 7 oz kettle cooked potato chips
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup diced white onion
- ½ cup chopped pickles
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- ¼ cup Thousand Island Dressing
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

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Step by Step Instructions
STEP 1:
I dropped some ground beef into a skillet over medium-high heat and cooked it until it was fully browned.


STEP 2:
I added salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder to the skillet, stirred well and continued cooking for a few minutes.


STEP 3:
I poured a bag of kettle cooked potato chips out onto a baking sheet and spread them out evenly.
I sprinkled shredded cheddar cheese on top.


STEP 4:
I spooned the cooked ground beef over the cheese and chips.
I sprinkled additional cheddar cheese over the ground beef.


STEP 5:
I sprinkled some diced onions and chopped pickles on top.


STEP 6:
I placed the baking sheet in the oven and baked the nachos until the cheese was fully melted.


STEP 7:
I topped the nachos with shredded lettuce, Thousand Island dressing and sesame seeds.


Every bite is loaded with crispy chips, gooey melted cheese, juicy seasoned beef, tangy pickles, cool shredded lettuce, and that signature creamy sauce that makes them taste just like a Big Mac.

They’re messy in the best possible way, making these nachos the kind of crowd-pleasing comfort food everyone gathers around until the pan is completely empty.

If you are looking for a fun party snack or quick weeknight dinner idea, then you need to try these Big Mac Nachos!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What type of chips work best?
- Kettle cooked potato chips are the best choice because they’re thick, sturdy, and hold up well under the toppings without getting soggy too quickly.
Can I use tortilla chips instead?
- Yes! Tortilla chips work well if you prefer a more traditional nacho base, but potato chips give these nachos that signature cheeseburger-and-fries flavor.
Big Mac Nachos
If you love the flavor of a classic Big Mac, these Big Mac Nachos are about to become your new favorite party food.
Crispy kettle chips piled high with seasoned beef, melty cheddar, pickles, lettuce, and tangy Thousand Island dressing create an irresistible mashup that's quick to make and guaranteed to disappear fast.
Ingredients
- ½ lb ground beef
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 7 oz kettle cooked potato chips
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup diced white onion
- ½ cup chopped pickles
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- ¼ cup Thousand Island Dressing
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F.
- Drop the ground beef into a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook and crumble the ground beef until it's fully browned.
- Add the salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder to the skillet. Stir well and continue cooking for a few minutes. Set aside.
- Pour the kettle chips on to a baking sheet and spread them out evenly,
- Sprinkle 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese over the chips.
- Spoon the cooked ground beef over the cheese.
- Sprinkle the remaining cup of cheddar cheese over the ground beef.
- Sprinkle on the diced onions and chopped pickles.
- Place the baking sheet in the oven and cook the nachos until the cheese is fully melted. 5 - 7 minutes.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and top the nachos with shredded lettuce, Thousand Island dressing and sesame seeds.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 700Total Fat: 51gSaturated Fat: 20gUnsaturated Fat: 31gCholesterol: 121mgSodium: 1207mgCarbohydrates: 27gFiber: 3gSugar: 3gProtein: 33g

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