Loaded BBQ Nachos
Turn those tortilla chips into a meal by adding smoked meat, BBQ sauce, cheese and all of your favorite toppings. These Loaded BBQ Nachos are a crowd favorite!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 569kcal
Ingredients
- 1½ cups cooked pulled pork can substitute shredded rotisserie chicken or smoked brisket
- ¾ cup barbecue sauce divided
- 1 12-oz. can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 Tbsp lime juice
- 2½ tsp Cajun seasoning divided
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 2 medium tomatoes chopped
- ¼ cup pickled jalapenos chopped
- ⅓ cup fresh chopped cilantro plus more for serving
- 10 oz. tortilla chips
- 2 Tbsp sour cream plus more for serving
- ½ cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese I used Cabot Pepper Jack
- ¼ cup diced red onions
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese I used Cabot Seriously Sharp Cheddar cheese
- {optional} salsa for serving
Instructions
- Using a medium bowl, add the pulled pork (or chicken/brisket) and ½ cup of barbecue sauce; toss until well combined. Set bowl aside.
- Using a separate bowl, add the pinto beans, lime juice, 1½ tsp of Cajun seasoning and salt; stir until well combined. Use a wooden spoon to mash most of the beans against the side of the bowl.
- Using a separate bowl, add the tomatoes, jalapenos and cilantro; stir until well combined.
- Finally, in another bowl, mix together the sour cream and remaining ¼ cup of barbecue sauce.
- Spread half of the chips in a single layer on a rimmed sheet pan.
- Spread meat, beans, half of the tomatoes and Pepper Jack cheese evenly over the chips.
- Spread rest of the chips on top.
- Spread red onions, remaining tomatoes, remaining 1 tsp of Cajun seasoning and shredded cheddar cheese on top of the chips. Drizzle sour cream mixture on top.
- Place pan under broiler for 5-6 minutes, or until cheese has fully melted and chips begin to turn brown.
- Garnish with additional sour cream and chopped cilantro before serving.
- {Optional} Serve with salsa on the side.
Nutrition
Calories: 569kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 1490mg | Potassium: 496mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 1263IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 343mg | Iron: 3mg
