Pulled Pork Nachos
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
515 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
American
Pulled Pork Nachos
Description
These Pulled Pork Nachos combine the crunchy texture of tortilla chips with a hearty topping of pulled pork and black beans. Cheddar cheese melts over the layered ingredients, enriched by slices of jalapeño and yellow peppers which contribute a mild heat and sweetness. The drizzled barbecue sauce adds a tangy, smoky flavor that ties the elements together. Baking until the cheese melts ensures a cohesive dish with varied textures.
The nachos are finished with fresh garnishes: chopped green onions, fresh cilantro, salsa, and sour cream, providing freshness and cooling contrasts to the rich toppings. This dish works well as a casual appetizer or a fulfilling main when paired with side salads or grilled vegetables.
The method involves layering chips and toppings twice on a baking tray before a short oven bake to melt cheese evenly. Serving immediately preserves the chip crunch and freshness of the garnishes.
Ingredients
- 8-12 ounce bags tortilla chips
- 2 cups pork pulled
- 2-3 cups cheddar cheese or your favorite kind), freshly grated, shredded
- 15 ounce can black beans , drained and rinsed
- 1 cup jalapeno pepper canned
- 1 cup yellow pepper canned
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce , your favorite kind
- 2 green onions , chopped, for garnish
- salsa for topping
- sour cream for topping
- cilantro for garnish, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Prepare a baking tray with parchment paper or spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- Spread out 1/2 of the tortilla chips into an even layer. Top with half of the shredded cheese, BBQ pulled pork, beans, jalapeños and yellow peppers.
- Add barbecue sauce to a ziplock bag and use scissors to cut a corner off the bag. Drizzle some of the sauce over the chips.
- Repeat with remaining chips, cheese, beans, jalapeños and yellow peppers. Drizzle with more barbecue sauce.
- Bake for 5-6 minutes, until cheese is melted.
- Remove from oven and top with green onions, cilantro, salsa and sour cream. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 515 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 515kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 670mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 545mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 470IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 364mg | 36% |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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