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    Home » Recipes » Grill Recipes » Smoker Recipes » Smoked Nachos

    Smoked Nachos

    Published: Mar 16, 2022 · Modified: Aug 25, 2022 by Jenna Passaro · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Yes, you can make smoked nachos on the Traeger in about 15 minutes! They’re easy and one of the best smoker appetizers you can make for a crowd! They’re also a great way to use leftover traeger brisket flat (or leftover smoked pulled pork or smoked whole chicken). Let’s smoke ‘em!

    Traeger Smoked Nachos
    Smoking nachos is a recipe I always recommend as a bbq party appetizer idea. Everyone loves them!

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    Table of Contents

    • Why my nachos on the smoker recipe is so great…
    • Ingredients
    • How to smoke nachos on Traeger pellet grill
    • Best brisket recipes from Sip Bite Go
    • FAQs
    • More Tasty Grill + Smoker Recipes
    • Meat thermometer recommendations
    • Are you a foodie, too?
    • Traeger Smoked Nachos With Brisket (Chicken, Pork) Recipe | Sip Bite Go

    Why my nachos on the smoker recipe is so great…

    • This smoked nachos recipe can use any cooked protein you have on hand.
    • OR make smoked cheese nachos, vegetarian style.
    • Ready in 15 minutes!
    • If you’re new to smoker recipes, see my step by step video for beginners (scroll to bottom of page).
    Holding Traeger Smoked Brisket Nachos

    Ingredients

    Here’s what you need to make smokey nachos with a pellet grill.

    Infographic with list of ingredients for smoking nachos with brisket on Traeger

    Basic recipe ingredients for smoking nachos

    • Tortilla chips
    • Smoked brisket or any cooked meat you’d like
    • Shredded cheddar cheese (or another shredded cheese you like)
    • Marinated red pepper (the kind that comes in a jar)
    • Onion
    • Black beans
    • BBQ sauce

    Topping ideas for serving smoker nachos

    • Avocado
    • Cilantro
    • Lime
    • Creamy jalapeño ranch sauce or a store bought avocado sauce
    • Pickled jalapeños
    • Sour cream
    • Salsa or diced tomatoes
    Assembling ingredients in a cast iron skillet for Traeger Smoked Nachos
    Adapt this recipe for smoked brisket nachos to work with any cooked protein you have on hand.

    How to smoke nachos on Traeger pellet grill

    Now I’ll walk you through it…

    Infographic demonstrating How to smoke nachos on Traeger pellet grill
    1. Preheat Traeger or whatever pellet grill you’re using to 375 degrees F. 
    2. Assemble smoked nachos. This is best done in layers in a cast iron skillet or a rimmed sheet pan. I suggest adding half the tortilla chips to a cast iron pan and topping them with half the smoked nacho topping of your choice. Then repeating this step again, with the remaining tortilla chips, and then the remaining nacho toppings. This way all of the chips get a delicious bite of all the ingredients. In my house, every chip has to touch a topping – it’s a rule!
    3. Smoke nachos. Add prepared smoked nacho platter to the smoker, on the Traeger grill grates. Close the Traeger and smoke nachos at 375 degrees F. (You can smoke them at 350 degrees F, but it doesn’t matter a ton and they’ll be done faster at 375). Your smoked nachos will be done in about 15-20 minutes tops. Smoked brisket nachos are done when the cheese has completely melted. 
    4. Top Traeger nachos with condiments and ingredients of your choice. Serve and enjoy.
    Smoking Nachos In Traeger Pellet Grill

    These smoked brisket nachos are a perfect game day recipe to serve with smoked jalapeno poppers, smoked chicken thighs, and smoked onion rings.

    I mean, there’s not really anything that doesn’t go with chips and cheese!

    Best brisket recipes from Sip Bite Go

    • Smoked brisket flat
    • Sous vide brisket
    • Brisket in oven
    • Smoked brisket nachos
    Closeup of Smoked Nachos

    FAQs

    Can you smoke nachos on a baking sheet?

    Yes, I find smoked nachos are gobbled up quickly when we’re smoking recipes for a crowd. If I’m serving 6 people or less, I’ll make this exact recipe in a large cast iron skillet. If I’m serving over 6 people, I use a large rimmed baking tray. 

    Should you layer smoked nachos?

    I usually make two layers. You don’t have to layer nachos when cooking them in the smoker. Just know that it might take a few less minutes until the cheese melts. If the cheese starts to bubble, it’s time to take them out. 

    Traeger Smoked Brisket Nachos

    More Tasty Grill + Smoker Recipes

    • Smoked mac and cheese
    • Smoked cream cheese
    • Smoked brisket flat
    • 321 ribs
    • Beer can chicken on the smoker
    • Smoked wings
    • Smoked tomahawk steak
    • Traeger tri tip
    • Smoked turkey breast
    • Smoked turkey legs
    • Whole smoked turkey
    • Smoked Traeger pizza
    • Smoked onion rings
    • Traeger smoked ham
    • Smoked whole chicken
    • Smoked jalapeno poppers
    • Smoked corn on the cob
    • Traeger beef ribs
    • Smoked leg of lamb
    • Smoked shrimp
    • Grilled chicken wings
    • Grilled skirt steak
    • Flank steak marinade
    • Grilled potato wedges
    • Smoked pulled pork
    • Want more? See my lineup of easy smoker recipes

    See my favorite smoker tools and seasonings in my Amazon Storefront.

    Meat thermometer recommendations

    Every home chef needs a reliable meat thermometer to cook food perfectly. 

    On Sip Bite Go, you’ll often see me using:

    1. Meater thermometer – a fancy wireless thermometer that connects to a phone app – gifted to me from a Traeger partnership.
    2. ThermoPro digital thermometer – which has a wire that connects the thermometer to a display box outside the oven/grill. 

    It’s like being psychic! The great thing about either of the thermometers above is that I don’t have to take the food out of the oven to know the temperature. 

    How to use ‘em… What I do is stick the digital thermometer in steak, pork, chicken, whatever… Then put the food in the oven, on the smoker, or grill.

    While the meat cooks, it reads the temperature so I know exactly what temp meat is as it’s cooking. Without having to take it out and check. It’s really difficult to overcook food when you know exactly what temp it is inside!

    Are you a foodie, too?

    Hey home chefs, hope that answers all your questions about whipping up smoked nachos, Traeger style. You can find more ideas in this list of nacho recipes.

    For your next smoker recipe, try this smoked mac and cheese or smoked chicken breast.

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    Traeger Smoked Nachos with bbq sauce and cheddar cheese

    Traeger Smoked Nachos With Brisket (Chicken, Pork) Recipe | Sip Bite Go

    See how to make smoked nachos on the Traeger pellet grill in about 15 minutes! They’re easy, a great way to use leftover smoked brisket, pulled pork, or chicken. And smoking nachos is always a favorite game day smoker recipe for a crowd.
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    Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
    Cuisine: BBQ
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 6 people
    Calories: 657kcal
    Author: Jenna Passaro

    Equipment

    • Traeger Pellet Grill Ironwood 650

    Ingredients

    Basic ingredients for nachos in the smoker

    • 15 oz tortilla chips
    • 2 cups brisket cooked smoked brisket, diced
    • 2 cups cheddar cheese freshly shredded
    • ¼ cup red pepper marinated in a jar, diced
    • ½ cup onion yellow, diced
    • ½ cup black beans drained and rinsed
    • ¼ cup bbq sauce

    For serving smoked nachos

    • 1 avocado smashed
    • 1 tbsp cilantro fresh chopped
    • 1 lime wedges
    • 1 tbsp creamy avocado sauce store bought, or use the Sip Bite Go recipe for creamy jalapeno ranch dressing

    Instructions

    • Preheat Traeger or whatever pellet grill you’re using to 375 degrees F.
    • Assemble smoked nachos. This is best done in layers in a cast iron skillet or a rimmed sheet pan. I suggest adding half the tortilla chips to a cast iron pan and topping them with half the smoked nacho topping of your choice. Then repeating this step again, with the remaining tortilla chips, and then the remaining nacho toppings. This way all of the chips get a delicious bite of all the ingredients. In my house, every chip has to touch a topping – it’s a rule!
    • Smoke nachos. Add prepared smoked nacho platter to the smoker, on the Traeger grill grates. Close the Traeger and smoke nachos at 375 degrees F. (You can smoke them at 350 degrees F, but it doesn’t matter a ton and they’ll be done faster at 375). Your smoked nachos will be done in about 15-20 minutes tops. Smoked brisket nachos are done when the cheese has completely melted.
    • Top Traeger nachos with condiments and ingredients of your choice. Serve and enjoy.

    Video

    Notes

    *nutrition calculation estimates do not include any toppings added after smoking nachos
    Get my creamy jalapeno ranch sauce recipe to top these smoked brisket nachos.
    See the recipe: https://sipbitego.com/smoked-nachos
    Watch the full-length YouTube recipe video for Traeger Smoked Nachos on Sip Bite Go’s YouTube channel.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 657kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 665mg | Potassium: 529mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 602IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 357mg | Iron: 3mg
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