BBQ Pulled Pork Nachos Recipe
These BBQ Pulled Pork Nachos are made with smoked pulled pork, melted cheddar cheese, tangy BBQ sauce, and your favorite toppings for an easy and delicious game day appetizer.
Servings: 4
Calories: 764kcal
Equipment
- Large rimmed baking sheet
- Parchment paper or aluminum foil (for easy cleanup)
- Cheese grater (if shredding your own cheese)
Ingredients
- 12 ounces tortilla chips restaurant-style
- 1 pound cooked pulled pork warmed
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (more if you want it extra cheesy)
- ¼ large red onion thinly sliced
- ½ cup sliced banana peppers
- ¼ cup BBQ sauce plus more for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set the oven to broil and line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
- Assemble the Nachos: Spread half of the tortilla chips in an even layer on the baking sheet. Top with half of the pulled pork, shredded cheddar cheese, and sliced red onions. Repeat with the remaining tortilla chips, pulled pork, cheese, and onions.
- Melt the Cheese: Place the baking sheet under the broiler for 2 to 4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Watch closely to prevent the chips from burning.
- Add the Toppings: Remove the nachos from the oven and top with sliced banana peppers. Drizzle BBQ sauce evenly over the nachos and serve immediately.
Notes
- Make it more cheesy. One cup will give the nachos a lighter coating, but if you love extra cheesy nachos, increase it to 1½ to 2 cups.
- Use sturdy tortilla chips. Choose thick, restaurant-style tortilla chips that can hold up to the pulled pork, cheese, and toppings without breaking or getting soggy.
- Layer your ingredients. Instead of piling everything on top, build two layers of tortilla chips, pulled pork, cheese, and onions. This ensures you get a little bit of everything in each bite.
- Shred your own cheese. Freshly shredded cheddar melts more smoothly than most pre-shredded varieties. You can also add Monterey Jack for extra gooey, melty cheese.
- Watch the broiler closely. Nachos can go from perfectly melted to burnt in seconds! Keep an eye on them and remove the baking sheet as soon as the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Add the BBQ sauce last. Drizzle your favorite BBQ sauce over the nachos right before serving to help keep the chips crispy. Serve extra sauce on the side for dipping.
Nutrition
Calories: 764kcal | Carbohydrates: 87g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 1326mg | Potassium: 268mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 549IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 356mg | Iron: 3mg
