SOUTHWESTERN NACHOS

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Guests will go crazy when you serve this cheesy nacho casserole with tender chunks of slow-cooked pork. The recipe makes two heaping pans, and you don't need to worry about filling the chip bowl-the tortilla chips are conveniently baked right in the dish! -Kelly Byler, Goshen, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 7h55m

Yield 30 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

2 boneless whole pork loin roasts (3-1/2 pounds each)
1 cup unsweetened apple juice
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional
2-1/2 cups barbecue sauce
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons honey
1 package (16 ounces) tortilla chips
1-1/2 cups frozen corn
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
1 medium red onion, chopped
1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 teaspoons lime juice
1 package (16 ounces) process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
1/4 cup 2% milk

Steps:

Cut each roast in half; place in two 5-qt. slow cookers. Combine the apple juice, garlic, salt and, if desired, liquid smoke; pour over meat. Cover and cook on low 7-8 hours or until tender. , Preheat oven to 375°. Shred pork with 2 forks; place in a very large bowl. Stir in barbecue sauce, brown sugar and honey. Divide tortilla chips between 2 greased 13x9-in. baking dishes; top with pork mixture. Combine corn, beans, tomato, onion, cilantro, jalapeno and lime juice; spoon over pork mixture. Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until heated through. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt cheese with milk. Drizzle cheese sauce over nachos.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 548mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.