Flavorful Sheet Pan Loaded Nachos with Pulled Pork
A quick and easy sheet pan loaded nachos recipe featuring tender pulled pork, three cheeses, and crunchy tortilla chips, perfect for parties and casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- Tortilla chips (sturdy, thick-cut or restaurant-style)
- 2 cups (450g) pulled pork, slow-cooked and seasoned
- 1 cup (110g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup (110g) Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- ½ cup (60g) queso fresco, crumbled
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2–3 jalapeños, thinly sliced (fresh or pickled, optional)
- ¼ cup (about 40g) red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- Sour cream, for topping
- Lime wedges, for serving
- Spices for pork: 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp cumin, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- If using leftover pork, shred it finely. Toss the pork with smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl to coat evenly.
- Spread a single layer of tortilla chips evenly on a large rimmed sheet pan (about 18 x 13 inches). Avoid overlapping too much to keep chips crispy.
- Sprinkle black beans and diced red onion evenly over the chips.
- Distribute the seasoned pulled pork evenly across the chips.
- Sprinkle shredded sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses over the pork and chips.
- Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the edges of the chips are crisp and golden.
- Remove from oven and top with crumbled queso fresco and sliced jalapeños.
- Optional: Broil for 1-2 minutes on high for extra golden cheese and slight char, watching closely to avoid burning.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro, add dollops of sour cream, and serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
Use sturdy, thick-cut tortilla chips to prevent sogginess. Avoid overloading the pan to keep chips crispy. Rotate the pan halfway through baking if chips darken too fast. For dairy-free, substitute cheeses and sour cream with vegan alternatives. Leftovers can be reheated in a 350°F oven for 8-10 minutes to restore crispiness; avoid microwaving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/6 of the rec
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 25
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Protein: 25
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