Best Sheet Pan Sweet Potato Loaded Nachos Recipe
Makes: 5 Servings
Per Serving: 32g Protein | 25g Carbs
Get ready to fall in love with these Sweet Potato Loaded Nachos! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve whipped up this dish, and every single time, it just hits the spot. If you’re looking for a meal that’s filling, balanced, and delicious, this is it. Packed with healthy carbs, protein, and fats, these delicious loaded sweet potato nachos are a healthy twist on typical nachos. Plus, it’s a super fun recipe to make with kids!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Super Filling: Sweet potatoes are not only delicious but also incredibly filling (and nutritious). Pair them with some lean protein, and you’ve got a meal that will keep you going for hours.
Balanced Meal: This recipe is a great way to enjoy a balanced meal with healthy carbs, protein, and fats.
Kid-Friendly: Get the kids involved in making these nachos—it’s a fun way to spend time together in the kitchen! Plus, who doesn’t like nachos?
Ingredients
3-4 large sweet potatoes
1 lb of lean ground turkey or beef
1 packet of taco seasoning (I used Siete - you can also use homemade taco seasoning)
1/2 cup black beans
1/2 can of diced green chilis
1-2 cups of light shredded Mexican blend cheese
Olive oil or avocado oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Toppings:
Guacamole
fresh cilantro
black olives
green onions
lettuce
salsa or pico de gallo
Greek yogurt, or sour cream
Instructions
Prep the Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 425°F. Peel your sweet potatoes and slice them into thin coins. Arrange the sweet potato rounds in a single layer on a large sheet pan that’s sprayed with cooking spray, and sprinkle them with salt. Pop them in the oven for 20 minutes. You can also use a parchment-lined baking sheet for easier clean-up.
Cook the Meat: While your potatoes are baking, heat a skillet with a bit of oil and cook your ground meat with the taco seasoning until fully cooked.
Flip & Bake Again: After 20 minutes, flip the sweet potato slices and bake for another 10 minutes.
Load 'Em Up: Once the potatoes are done, top them with the cooked ground beef or turkey, black beans, diced green chilis, and shredded cheese. Pop them back in the oven for another 5 minutes, just until the cheese melts.
Top & Serve: Finally, dress your nachos with your favorite toppings—guacamole, fresh cilantro, green onions, black olives, lettuce, salsa or pico de gallo, and a dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream. And don’t forget to dig in and enjoy!
Nutritional Information
This recipe makes about 5 servings (because it’s so filling!), with roughly 277 calories per serving, including (without the additional optional toppings):
32g Protein
25g Carbs
5g Fat
Storing Leftovers of these Sweet Potato Loaded Nachos
If you’re lucky enough to have any leftovers (these nachos are so good, they tend to disappear fast!), here’s how you can store them:
Refrigerator: Place any leftover nachos in an airtight container and store them in the fridge. They’ll stay fresh for up to 3 days. To reheat, simply pop them in the oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes, or until heated through. You can also reheat them in the air fryer. This helps maintain the crispiness of the sweet potatoes and keeps everything deliciously melty.
Freezer: If you want to freeze them, I recommend storing the components separately. You can freeze the cooked sweet potatoes, meat, and beans in individual containers or bags for up to 2 months. When you’re ready to eat, thaw the ingredients in the fridge overnight, then reassemble and bake as usual.
Quick Tip: If you know you’ll have leftovers, hold off on adding the toppings like guacamole, sour cream, and lettuce until you’re ready to serve again. This keeps everything tasting fresh and keeps the sogginess to a minimum.
Storing leftovers is a breeze, and they make for an easy, satisfying meal later in the week!
FAQs
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If you’re looking for a vegetarian option, you can swap the meat for more beans or even tofu crumbles. Ground chicken or even shredded rotisserie chicken are also great alternatives.
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To kick up the heat, you can add some diced jalapeños, a dash of hot sauce, or a spicier taco seasoning. You can also sprinkle in some red pepper flakes when cooking the meat.
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Yes! To make this dish dairy-free, use a vegan cheese. You can also top it with dairy-free sour cream or Greek yogurt substitutes.
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For extra crispy sweet potato coins, make sure they’re sliced evenly and not too thick. You can also bake them on a wire rack placed over your baking sheet to allow air to circulate around them, ensuring they crisp up nicely.
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Yes! You can slice and bake the sweet potatoes and cook the meat a day ahead. Store them separately in the fridge and assemble the nachos when you’re ready to eat. This can save you some time when you want to quickly throw the dish together.
Feel free to tweak the toppings to your liking—this is a recipe that’s super versatile and easy to customize. Whether you’re serving it up as a meal or a hearty game night snack, these Sweet Potato Loaded Nachos are sure to become a real crowd pleaser at your house too!
Sweet Potato Loaded Nachos
Ingredients
- 3-4 large sweet potatoes
- 1 lb of lean ground turkey or beef
- 1 packet of taco seasoning (I used Siete - you can also use homemade taco seasoning)
- 1/2 cup black beans
- 1/2 can of diced green chilis
- 1-2 cups of light shredded Mexican blend cheese
- Olive oil or avocado oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Guacamole
- Fresh cilantro
- Black olives
- Green onions
- Lettuce salsa or pico de gallo
- Greek yogurt or sour cream
Instructions
- Prep the Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 425°F. Peel your sweet potatoes and slice them into thin coins. Arrange the sweet potato rounds in a single layer on a large sheet pan that’s sprayed with cooking spray, and sprinkle them with salt. Pop them in the oven for 20 minutes. You can also use a parchment-lined baking sheet for easier clean-up.
- Cook the Meat: While your potatoes are baking, heat a skillet with a bit of oil and cook your ground meat with the taco seasoning until fully cooked.
- Flip & Bake Again: After 20 minutes, flip the sweet potato slices and bake for another 10 minutes.
- Load 'Em Up: Once the potatoes are done, top them with the cooked ground beef or turkey, black beans, diced green chilis, and shredded cheese. Pop them back in the oven for another 5 minutes, just until the cheese melts.
- Top & Serve: Finally, dress your nachos with your favorite toppings—guacamole, fresh cilantro, green onions, black olives, lettuce, salsa or pico de gallo, and a dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream. And don’t forget to dig in and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Fat
5 gCarbs
25 gProtein
30 g