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A baking sheet of carnitas nachos
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Carnitas Nachos

A tray of these carnitas nachos is a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Crispy tortilla chips get baked with Monterey jack cheese, and shreds of carnitas. Then, they're topped with guacamole, jalapeño pepper, and fresh cilantro!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Carnitas Nachos, carnitas recipe, Nacho Recipe
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Lisa Bryan

Ingredients

  • 1 (13-ounce/368g ) bag tortilla chips
  • 3 cups shredded Monterrey jack cheese
  • 2 cups carnitas
  • 1 cup guacamole
  • 1 jalapeno thinly sliced
  • cilantro for garnish
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). On a rimmed baking sheet, spread out the chips. Top with the cheese and carnitas. Bake for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
    Carnitas nachos on a sheet pan before baking
  • Remove from the oven and dollop spoonfuls of guacamole, add slices of jalapeño, and garnish with cilantro. Serve while warm.
    Carnitas nachos layered on a sheet pan

Nutrition

Calories: 672kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 595mg | Potassium: 633mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 522IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 503mg | Iron: 3mg