BBQ Pulled Pork Nachos (Print Version)

Tortilla chips piled high with smoky pork, tangy sauce, melty cheese and fresh toppings for any gathering.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pulled Pork Component

01 - 2 cups cooked pulled pork
02 - 1/2 cup BBQ sauce, plus extra for drizzling

→ Nachos Base

03 - 10 oz sturdy tortilla chips
04 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
05 - 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

→ Garnish and Accompaniments

06 - 1/2 cup pickled jalapeños, sliced
07 - 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
08 - 1/2 cup fresh tomatoes, diced
09 - 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
10 - 1 avocado, diced (optional)
11 - 1/2 cup sour cream, for serving
12 - Lime wedges, for serving

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
02 - In a mixing bowl, gently toss the cooked pulled pork with 1/2 cup of BBQ sauce until it is evenly coated.
03 - Spread the tortilla chips in a uniform layer across a large baking sheet.
04 - Evenly distribute half of the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses over the tortilla chips.
05 - Distribute the prepared BBQ pulled pork mixture evenly over the initial cheese layer.
06 - Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheeses over the pulled pork layer.
07 - Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
08 - Remove the nachos from the oven and immediately arrange the sliced jalapeños, red onion, diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro, and optional diced avocado over the melted cheese.
09 - If desired, elegantly drizzle extra BBQ sauce over the assembled nachos.
10 - Serve the BBQ Pulled Pork Nachos hot, accompanied by sour cream and lime wedges on the side.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Ready in just 45 minutes from start to finish
  • Uses convenient store bought pulled pork or leftovers from your own roast
  • Perfect for feeding a crowd with minimal effort
  • Customizable with your favorite toppings
  • Combines the best of BBQ and Mexican flavors
02 -
  • These nachos are best enjoyed immediately after assembly
  • The recipe easily doubles for larger crowds
  • Can be made ahead up to the baking step then finished just before serving
  • Perfect for using leftover pulled pork from another meal
  • Contains approximately 520 calories per serving
03 -
  • Always use freshly shredded cheese as pre shredded varieties contain anti caking agents that prevent proper melting
  • Build nachos in layers rather than piling all chips then all toppings for better distribution
  • Keep a close eye during baking as the line between perfectly melted and burned cheese is thin
  • Serve immediately after adding fresh toppings for the best texture contrast between warm melty elements and cool crisp additions
  • Use a rimmed baking sheet to prevent any delicious toppings from sliding off during transport to the table

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