Description
Carnitas Nachos are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, featuring crispy tortilla chips topped with tender, slow-cooked carnitas, melted cheese, and vibrant toppings. This dish combines rich flavors and textures for a delightful experience that’s perfect for game day or any gathering. Easy to customize, these nachos are guaranteed to impress your guests and keep them coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fresh tortilla chips
- 2 cups cooked carnitas (about 1 lb pork shoulder)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup guacamole
- ¼ cup sliced jalapeños
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread the tortilla chips evenly on the baking sheet.
- Generously top the chips with carnitas.
- Sprinkle shredded cheeses over the carnitas.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Remove from the oven and immediately add sour cream, guacamole, jalapeños, diced tomatoes, and cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg