Easy Healthy Big Mac Nachos with McDonalds Sauce
These viral Big Mac Nachos bring together seasoned ground beef, crispy tortilla chips, melted cheddar cheese, and fresh toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles. Drizzled with a high-protein Big Mac sauce made with Greek yogurt, avocado oil, and apple cider vinegar, they’re a perfect gluten-free appetizer or meal for sharing.
Baked conveniently on a sheet pan, these nachos make the ideal gluten-free appetizer or meal for sharing. Whether you’re hosting a party or just want something different for dinner, this mash-up of a Big Mac cheeseburger and cheesy nachos is sure to become a favorite in your home. Full of flavor and made with wholesome ingredients, it’s a fun way to enjoy a comfort food classic!
Why You’ll Love This Easy Big Mac Sheet Pan Nachos Recipe
- Big Mac flavors: Enjoy all the classic Big Mac taste in a fun nacho form with seasoned beef and toppings.
- Gluten-free: Made with crispy tortilla chips for a satisfying, gluten-free meal or appetizer.
- High-protein sauce: Drizzled with a delicious Big Mac sauce featuring Greek yogurt and avocado oil.
- Perfect for sharing: Baked on a sheet pan, these nachos are great for parties or a casual dinner.
Ingredients & Substitutions
Here is everything you need to make healthy big mac baked nachos and sauce:
Ground Beef: Use lean ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option with less fat, or plant-based ground meat for a vegetarian or vegan alternative.
Avocado Oil: You can also use light olive oil or any oil with a high smoke point.
White Onion: Substitute with red onions or green onions for a slightly different flavor profile, or shallots for a milder taste.
Garlic: Replace with garlic powder, using 1 teaspoon for 4 cloves of garlic, or shallots for a milder, sweeter flavor.
Worcestershire Sauce: Swap with soy sauce for a similar umami flavor, or balsamic vinegar for a tangy alternative.
Salt and Pepper: Use herb blends like Mrs. Dash for a salt-free seasoning, or sea salt or pink Himalayan salt as a healthier salt option.
Cheddar Cheese: Opt for low-fat cheddar for a lighter option, vegan cheese for a dairy-free alternative, or nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor without the dairy. You can also spread pieces of American cheese over the chips.
Tortilla Chips: Choose baked tortilla chips for a lower-fat option, or kale chips or sweet potato chips for a healthier twist.
Lettuce: Substitute with spinach or arugula for more nutrient-dense greens, or cabbage for a crunchy alternative.
Roma Tomatoes: Use cherry tomatoes, sliced in half for a sweeter option, or sundried tomatoes for a more intense flavor.
Pickle Slices: Replace with fresh cucumber slices for a milder taste, or banana peppers for a spicier kick.
Sesame Seeds: Use chia seeds for added nutrition, or hemp seeds for a similar texture and nutritional boost.
Greek Yogurt: You can also use mayo, whipped cottage cheese, or sour cream.
Mustard Powder: Mustard in a jar will also work instead.
Pure Maple Syrup: You can also use honey, agave nectar, or granulated sugar.
Apple Cider Vinegar: White vinegar can also be used.
Onion Powder, Paprika, Garlic Powder: You can adjust, replace or omit any of these seasonings if needed.
How to Make My Healthy Nachos Recipe
Here are easy, detailed, step-by-step instructions for making my easy ground beef nachos. The instructions are also repeated in the recipe card at the bottom of this blog post.
Step 1: Cook the Ground Beef
Preheat your oven to 400°F.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the oil and onions. Toss the onions to coat and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add the ground beef, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and a dash of pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until the meat is brown. Drain off the oil and transfer the meat mixture to a paper towel-lined plate.
Step 2: Bake the Nachos
Spread the tortilla chips in a single layer in a large sheet pan. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese over the chips. Evenly distribute the cooked ground beef mixture over the layer of chips followed by the remaining cheese.
Bake the nachos for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Step 3: Prepare the Fresh Ingredients
While the nachos are baking, shred the lettuce, dice the Roma tomatoes, and prepare the pickle slices.
Step 4: Make the Big Mac Sauce
In a small bowl, combine the greek yogurt, avocado oil, mustard powder, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, onion powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper and whisk until well combined.
Step 5: Add the Fresh Toppings
Remove the nachos from the oven and immediately top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and pickle slices. Drizzle the big mac sauce over the nachos. Then sprinkle sesame seeds as a garnish and serve immediately.
Helpful Recipe Notes
Chip Shapes: Choose tortilla chips that are relatively flat. If any of the chips are folded in half, simply break them in half to create a flatter surface for all your toppings.
Serving: These nachos taste best when served immediately after assembling.
Seasoning: You can adjust the seasonings and sauce to your taste preference.
Delicious Nacho Serving Suggestions
Big Mac Salad: Transform the nachos into a Big Mac salad by serving the seasoned beef, fresh toppings, and Big Mac sauce over a bed of shredded lettuce. Add crumbled tofu for extra protein and texture.
Big Mac Vegan Nachos: Create vegan big mac nachos by replacing the ground beef with crumbled tofu seasoned similarly and adding black beans for extra protein. Use vegan cheese and a vegan-friendly dressing for the sauce.
Loaded Nacho Platter: Serve a loaded nacho platter by adding black beans and crumbled tofu along with the traditional toppings. This adds extra protein and makes the dish heartier.
Nacho Bowls: Create individual nacho bowls for a fun and customizable serving option. Layer tortilla chips, seasoned ground beef or crumbled tofu, black beans, and cheese in bowls, then top with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles. Drizzle with Big Mac sauce before serving.
Family-Style Nacho Bar: Set up a family-style nacho bar with separate bowls of seasoned ground beef, crumbled tofu, black beans, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, pickles, cheese, and Big Mac sauce. Let everyone build their own nacho plates according to their preferences.
Do you love ground beef? Check out more of my easy and nutritious ground beef recipes:
Easy Healthy Big Mac Nachos with McDonald’s Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/4 white onion (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- dash pepper
- 2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 12 ounce bag of tortilla chips
- 2 cups lettuce (shredded)
- 2 roma tomatoes (diced)
- 1/2 cup pickle slices
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Big Mac Sauce:
- 1/2 cup greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon mustard (or powder)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- dash black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.In a large skillet over medium heat, add the oil and onions. Toss the onions to coat and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add the ground beef, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and a dash of pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until the meat is brown. Drain off the oil and transfer the meat mixture to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Spread the tortilla chips in a single layer in a large sheet pan. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese over the chips. Evenly distribute the cooked ground beef mixture over the layer of chips followed by the remaining cheese.Bake the nachos for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- While the nachos are baking, shred the lettuce, dice the Roma tomatoes, and prepare the pickle slices.
- In a small bowl, combine the greek yogurt, avocado oil, mustard, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, onion powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper and whisk until well combined.
- Remove the nachos from the oven and immediately top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and pickle slices. Drizzle the big mac sauce over the nachos. Then sprinkle sesame seeds as a garnish and serve immediately.
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So good!!!! I love these Nachos!!!
Thank you so much for the review, Chloe! 🙂
My family loved this!
Thank you, Charlie!
I love carnitas, I never thought to make it like a big mac, so cool and delicious!
Thank you for the review 🙂
This worked exactly as written, thanks!
Thank you, Dylan!! I’m so glad you liked them 🙂
This worked exactly as written, thanks!
Thank you for the review, Nate!
These are seriously uh-mazing!! They disappeared fast. I love the healthier sauce with the greek yogurt. These taste just like a big mac which made my son very happy 🙂
haha…thank you, Ruth!! They go fast in our house, too 🙂
I’m so excited to share this recipe with you!! These are so easy and delicious. Please let me know how they turn out 🙂