A fabulous appetizer or snack, these Pulled Pork Nachos are super easy to make and a total crowd-pleaser.
Make them for a party, make them for game day, make them for dinner. Just make them!
Step by step photos and instructions below!
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You will LOVE this easy recipe that can be an appetizer, snack, lunch, or dinner! It uses Pulled Pork (hey, if you have leftovers – use them!) You could swing by your local BBQ restaurant and pick up some pulled pork, or make your own. This can be also be adapted to use leftover rotisserie chicken if that is what you have.
If you DON’T have leftover pulled pork, you should definitely check out either my Instant Pot Pulled Pork, or my Slow Cooker Pulled Pork. Pulled Pork is so good either way you do it!
This is one of my favorite things to make on a weekend, especially when we are busy because everyone loves it and it doesn’t take long to make. We just keep the ingredients on hand and prepped (they are pretty common items, you probably already have them!)
We don’t have people over very often, but you can imagine how quickly these go – and how crowded it gets around the platter when I pull these nachos out of the oven! Thankfully it is easy to double, triple or quadruple, right?
Looking for more easy appetizers? Try these Mini Taco Bites, Coconut Shrimp or Stuffed Mini Peppers too
Why you’ll love this recipe
- Quick and Easy. Simply lay out your tortilla chips and top with deliciousness.
- Budget-friendly. Nothing crazy expensive, but it IS crazy good.
- Family-friendly. Grab a fork, or don’t!
- Adaptable. Use what you have on hand. Use your favorite bbq sauce, use smoked pork, or any other leftover shredded meat (beef, chicken).
I have included step by step photos and instructions, as well as tips and tricks in the post. If you’d rather skip all that, scoot right on down to the recipe card located at the bottom of the post.
Kylee’s Notes & FAQs
If you want to get super fancy, squeeze a little lime juice into your sour cream, and add it to a squeeze bottle. It not only adds flavor, but makes it easy to distribute!
If you’d like some extra flavor, add a little chili powder to your BBQ sauce.
Substitutions/Additions
- Add some black beans or some jalapenos to the top.
- Add some chopped fresh tomato.
- Grill up some corn and add to the top, too!
- While I like to use Monterey jack cheese, cheddar cheese or pepper jack are also good!
Key Recipe Ingredients
The full list of ingredients and amounts is found in the printable recipe card below.
How to make Pulled Pork Nachos:
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This next part is only a photo tutorial of the recipe steps. The full list of ingredients, quantities and instructions can be found in the printable recipe card below.
Prep
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray. Cut up the cilantro, red onions and shred your cheese (if using a block).
Assembly
Add a layer of chips to the prepared baking sheet, spreading to make sure the entire surface is covered. You could try placing them more prettily than I do if looks matter to you!
Add the pulled pork, then the red onion. Drizzle BBQ sauce over the top, then add the shredded cheese (you may like to use up to 1 cup shredded cheese more than the 8oz I suggest).
Bake in the oven until the cheese is melted.
Topping
Remove the nachos from the oven and squirt sour cream over the top, then chopped cilantro. Add some lime wedges and/or sliced avocado. Season with salt and pepper if you’d like to, and serve.
Devour!
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- Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball. Make this easy Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball for your next party or gathering, and watch it disappear fast! This is a great make-ahead appetizer!
- Easy Queso Dip Recipe (in a skillet) An easy queso dip recipe, made in one skillet, combines chorizo, cilantro, 3 cheeses and fresh pico de gallo – perfect for entertaining!
- Ham & Pineapple Cheese Ball. Easy and fast to mix up, and place in the fridge for later. A great make-ahead appetizer, this Ham & Pineapple Cheese Ball is sure to please the majority of guests!
- Buffalo Chicken Dip. Super easy to make, and always the first to be devoured, this Buffalo Chicken Dip is a great appetizer recipe for parties and gatherings!
- Homemade Potato Wedges (oven baked). Crispy homemade potato wedges made with red potatoes and simple spices. The perfect easy side dish for burgers, sandwiches, or snacks.
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Pulled Pork Nachos
Ingredients
- 12 ounces tortilla chips
- 2 cups prepared pulled pork
- ½ cup red onion (diced finely)
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- 8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese (shredded)
- ½ cup cilantro (chopped)
- ¼ cup sour cream
OPTIONAL
- lime wedges
- avocado slices
Directions
Prep
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray. Cut up the cilantro, red onions and shred your cheese (if using a block).
Assembly
- Add a layer of chips to the prepared baking sheet, spreading to make sure the entire surface is covered.12 ounces tortilla chips
- Add 2 cups prepared pulled pork, then the ½ cup red onion. Drizzle ½ cup BBQ sauce over the top, then add 8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese.
- Bake in the oven until the cheese is melted.
Topping
- Remove the nachos from the oven and squirt ¼ cup sour cream over the top, then ½ cup cilantro(chopped). Add some lime wedges and/or avocado slices. Season with salt and pepper if you’d like to, and serve.
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Nutrition Facts
Disclaimer
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