Loaded Pulled Pork Nachos
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Loaded Pulled Pork Nachos
Description
This nacho recipe starts by spreading corn tortilla chips evenly on a baking sheet, layering half the cheese, canned black beans, and sweet corn. Warm shredded carnitas-style seasoned pork is added, followed by the remaining cheese. The assembled nachos are baked at 400°F until cheese melts thoroughly.
Freshly diced tomatoes, cilantro, finely diced red onion, and lime wedges are added after baking along with dollops of sour cream and guacamole. The combination offers a flavorful, hearty snack or meal with a texture balance between crispy chips and tender, juicy pork with savory and fresh elements.
These nachos are best served immediately while cheese is hot and toppings are fresh, offering a versatile dish suitable for casual gatherings or a satisfying treat.
Ingredients
- 16 oz seasoned pork 1 container, Carnitas style, Kroger brand
- 9 oz corn tortilla chips I used Simple Truth Organic (1 bag, yellow
- 16 oz Mexican blend cheese I used Kroger (1 bag, shredded
- 15.25 oz black beans rinsed and drained (1 can)
- 15.25 oz sweet corn drained (1 can)
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- 1/4 large red onion finely diced
- 3 Roma tomato diced
- 1 lime cut into wedges
- sour cream for serving
- guacamole for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Start heating Carnitas according to package directions.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the entire bag of tortilla chips in one even layer. Sprinkle half of the cheese over top of the chips. Add the black beans and corn.
- Shred warm Carnitas, discarding any fat as you go. Add Carnitas to the top of the nachos and then sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake 8-10 minutes or until cheese is completely melted. While nachos are cooking, prepare fresh toppings.
- Once nachos are finished baking, sprinkle with cilantro, onions, tomatoes, lime wedges, sour cream, and guacamole. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 764 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 764kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 72g | 24% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 104mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 1435mg | 60% |
| Potassium | 626mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 1105IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 15.3mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 644mg | 64% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.