Description
BBQ Nachos – a flavor-packed, melty, and smoky treat that combines crispy tortilla chips with tender BBQ meat, gooey cheese, and fresh, vibrant toppings. Perfect for a casual weekend dinner, game day, or a fun appetizer for gatherings. With each bite, you get a combination of textures and flavors that will keep everyone coming back for more. Quick to assemble and highly customizable, this recipe is ideal for both beginners and seasoned cooks looking to impress with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups sturdy tortilla chips
- 2 cups pulled chicken or pork
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup diced red onions
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup corn kernels
- 1–2 jalapeños, sliced
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Optional: sour cream, guacamole, pickled jalapeños
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Spread a single layer of tortilla chips on a baking sheet.
- Mix the BBQ protein with BBQ sauce and spread evenly over chips.
- Sprinkle cheese generously over the meat.
- Scatter diced onions, tomatoes, corn, and jalapeños over the cheese.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro, and add optional dollops of sour cream or guacamole.
- Serve immediately for best results.
Notes
- Use sturdy chips to prevent sogginess.
- Taste your BBQ protein and adjust seasoning before assembling.
- Add lime juice after baking for a fresh flavor boost.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main/ Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–6
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg