Carnitas Nachos
Carnitas Nachos - loaded with juicy shredded pork, pepper jack cheese, red onion, jalapeños, and homemade guacamole. The ultimate game day snack!
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Servings: 12
Calories: 222kcal
Ingredients
- 1 bag Casa Mercado White Corn Tortilla Chips *you may not use the entire bag
- 2 7 ounce blocks Sargento Fiesta Pepper Jack Cheese, shredded
- 1 pound carnitas I used Kroger Pork Carnitas
- 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 2 jalapeños thinly sliced
- 2 Tablespoons cilantro chopped
- 1/2 cup guacamole
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- 2. Prepare the carnitas according to package instructions; set aside.
- 3. Arrange a single layer of tortilla chips on a large rimmed baking sheet (I used a jelly roll pan.) Top with 1/3 of the cheese, then add a second layer of chips and top with the remaining cheese.
- 4. Spread the carnitas evenly over the chips. Bake at 400° for 8-12 minutes, until cheese is completely melted.
- 5. Remove from oven; top with queso fresco, red onion, jalapeños, cilantro, and guacamole OR any toppings of your choice. Serve immediately.
Notes
Recipe Variations
- Substitute any type of shredded cheese
- Substitute cotija for the queso fresco
- Add additional toppings (shredded cabbage, chopped tomatoes, avocado, sour cream, salsa)
- Use homemade carnitas instead of store bought
- Substitute any of your favorite meats for the carnitas
- Adjust the amounts to make a smaller or larger portion (cooking time may need to be adjusted slightly)
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 263mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g