Description
Loaded Carnitas Nachos are the ultimate party dish, featuring a delightful combination of crispy tortilla chips, tender carnitas, and gooey melted cheese, all topped with fresh ingredients. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for game day or cozy movie nights, promising a flavor explosion in every bite. Customize your nachos to suit your taste and impress your guests with this vibrant and satisfying treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz corn tortilla chips
- 2 cups cooked carnitas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup guacamole
- ½ cup sliced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup sliced green onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Spread tortilla chips evenly on a baking sheet.
- Generously layer carnitas over the chips.
- Sprinkle cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese evenly on top.
- Bake for about 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Carefully remove from oven and add toppings: diced tomatoes, jalapeños, green onions, sour cream, and guacamole.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the crunchiness!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg