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Pulled Pork Nachos

Pulled Pork Nachos are quick and easy to make with leftover smoked pork butt, easy queso, salsa and your favorite nacho toppings. This is our favorite recipe for a delicious plate of nachos.

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Leftover pulled pork is great for a quick meal, perfect for busy families. We love to mix it with our favorite bbq sauce to make pulled pork sandwiches, pulled pork enchiladas and carnitas .

This is your sign to grab a pork butt from the grocery store so you can make the ultimate pulled pork nachos.

Ingredients for Pulled Pork Nachos

  • Smoked Pork Butt
  • Lime Juice
  • Steak Rub
  • Ground Cumin
  • Tortilla Chips
  • Salsa
  • Sour Cream
  • Green Onions
  • Tortilla Chips
  • Queso
  • Fresh Cilantro
  • Candied Jalapenos or pickled jalapenos

For the Queso

  • Velveeta
  • Picante Sauce or RoTel Tomatoes and Green Chiles
  • Milk
  • Ground Cumin
  • Granulated Garlic

Step-By-Step Directions for Pulled Pork Nachos Recipe

Pulled pork in a skillet.
  1. Place shredded pork in a skillet with lime juice, steak rub and cumin. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until pork starts to crisp. Remove from heat.
Queso cheese dip in a pan.
  1. Prepare the queso by melting Velveeta, picante sauce and milk in a saucepan over low heat. Add garlic and cumin, whisk until smooth and cheese is melted.
  2. Place tortilla chips on a sheet pan and bake for 3-5 minutes until warmed. 
Making pork nachos, chips in a bowl.
  1. Make the Nachos: Layer tortilla chips onto a platter or plate. 
Basket of pulled pork nachos.
  1. Top with queso, pulled pork, salsa, sour cream and green onions. Garnish with cilantro and candied jalapenos. 

For Sheet Pan Nachos

  1. Place tortilla chips on a rimmed baking sheet, line it with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup. Top with cheese sauce and pulled pork. Bake for 5 minutes. 
  2. Top with salsa, sour cream, green onions, jalapenos and cilantro. 

More Topping Ideas for Easy Nachos Recipe

Why We Love this Pork Nacho Recipe

  • Build Your Own Nachos: Set up a nacho bar and everyone can add their favorite nacho toppings. 
  • Great Recipe to Feed a Crowd: Nachos are a great big batch recipe that can easily feed a crowd with a small amount of meat and lots of fresh toppings.
  • Easy Recipe: If you have pulled pork on hand, this recipe for homemade nachos is so easy to put together for an easy dinner or any game day gathering.
Pulled pork nachos in a basket.

If you are looking for a delicious recipe to switch up your dinner menu, add these Pulled Pork Nachos to the list with smoky pulled pork and your favorite toppings over crispy tortilla chips. 

Pulled pork nachos in a basket.
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Pulled Pork Nachos

Pulled Pork Nachos are quick and easy to make with leftover smoked pork butt, easy queso, salsa and your favorite nacho toppings. This is our favorite recipe for a delicious plate of nachos.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Pork
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pork nachos, recipes with leftover pulled pork, sheet pan pulled pork nachos
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 814kcal
Author: Milisa

Ingredients

for the queso

  • 8 ounces Velveeta cheese cut into chunks
  • ½ cup picante sauce
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 12 ounces tortilla chips
  • ½ cup salsa
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • fresh cilantro optional for garnish
  • sour cream optional for garnish
  • candied jalapenos optional for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Place shredded pork in a skillet with lime juice, steak rub and cumin. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until pork starts to crisp. Remove from heat.
  • Prepare the queso by melting Velveeta, picante sauce and milk in a saucepan over low heat. Add garlic and cumin, whisk until smooth and cheese is melted.
  • Place tortilla chips on a sheet pan and bake for 3-5 minutes until warmed. This is optional – but will make the nachos more like you get at a restaurant.
  • Make the Nachos: Layer tortilla chips onto a platter or plate. 
  • Top with queso, pulled pork, salsa, sour cream and green onions. Garnish with cilantro and candied jalapenos.

Notes

For Sheet Pan Nachos
  • Place tortilla chips on a rimmed baking sheet, line it with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup. Top with cheese sauce and pulled pork. Bake for 5 minutes. 
  • Top with salsa, sour cream, green onions, jalapenos and cilantro. 
Storage: Store leftover pulled pork in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days. Store cheese dip in a separate container up to 1 week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 814kcal | Carbohydrates: 92g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 2368mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 27g

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