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Grilled Campfire Nacho Packets

Grilled campfire nacho packets are individual servings of loaded nachos baked in sealed foil until the cheese melts. Open the packets at the end for that campfire-grate “campfire nachos” reveal with melty cheese and fresh jalapeño.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Calories: 680
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Tortilla chips
  • 1 bag tortilla chips
Cheese and beans
  • 2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained
Meat and heat
  • 1 cup cooked ground beef or chicken
  • 1 jalapeño, sliced
For serving
  • 1 salsa
  • 1 sour cream
  • 1 guacamole
Foil
  • 4 heavy-duty aluminum foil

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Pack the nachos
  1. Divide tortilla chips among 4 sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil, spreading them into an even layer on each sheet.
  2. Top each foil sheet with shredded Mexican cheese blend so the chips are well covered.
  3. Add black beans, then add cooked ground beef or chicken over each packet, distributing evenly.
  4. Place sliced jalapeño over the top of each packet for heat in every bite.
  5. Fold the foil into sealed packets, leaving a little room for heat circulation so the cheese can melt.
Grill and melt
  1. Place packets on the campfire grate over medium heat and cook for 12-15 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted and bubbling.
Open and serve
  1. Remove packets from the heat and carefully open them so steam escapes away from you.
  2. Top each packet with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole before serving.

Notes

For the cleanest melt, aim for medium heat and avoid overstuffing the foil—sealed but not packed tight. Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 3 days; reheat packets in foil on a grill or in a skillet until warmed through (cheese may firm slightly). Freezing is not recommended due to texture changes from melted cheese and beans. For a lighter option, use shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend and lean ground chicken.