Recipes Nugget Markets Signature Recipes
Carnitas Nachos
- Prep time
- 1 hour PT1H
- Cook time
- 20 minutes PT20M
- Yield
- 4-6 servings
- Difficulty
The slow-roasted carnitas makes these macho nachos a sure-fire hit for any occasion!
Ingredients
Cheese Sauce
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2½ cups hot milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 each jalapeno, minced
- Salt, to taste
Nachos
- ¾ cup tortilla chips
- 1 cup carnitas
- ¼ cup pickled jalapeño slices
- ¼ cup pico de gallo
Preparation
For the cheese sauce, melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat and stir in flour. Cook for 1 minute without browning mixture, then stir in hot milk and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and stir in the fresh jalapeños and grated cheese. Immediately remove the sauce from the heat.
To build the nachos, arrange chips and meat on a large serving plate. Pour cheese sauce over the meat and chips (reserving ⅓ for dipping), then garnish with remaining toppings.
To keep the flavors coming, serve with a dollop of sour cream or guacamole.
