Mile-High Memphis BBQ Nachos

Name: Mile-High Memphis BBQ Nachos
Yield: serves 6 to 8
Ingredients: One 16-ounce bag thick tortilla chips; 1 pound processed American cheese, such as Velveeta, melted; 1 cup Neely’s BBQ sauce (page 37); 2 pounds easy BBQ pork (recipe follows, or store-bought); One 4-ounce can sliced pickled jalapeños, drained

December 14, 2011

PAT These young graduates don’t want a sit-down meal at their celebration. They want fun foods that they can eat (and spill all over your carpet!) while walking around and chatting with each other. Nachos fit the bill, and this Neely’s Bar-B-Que version has been a signature dish in our restaurants for over 20 years. Smoked brisket, pulled pork, or store-bought rotisserie chicken—they all work just fine. And for you non–meat eaters, grilled vegetables work as well!

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