These creamy pulled pork enchiladas are the perfect way to turn leftover pulled pork into a whole new meal. They are part BBQ, part Tex-Mex, and full of flavor. The sour cream and cheese sauce makes them creamy, comforting, and really good.

pan of enchiladas with creamy sour cream cheese sauce topped with tomatoes and cilantro.

These enchiladas are a perfect way to turn leftover pulled pork into something completely different. The filling is a great mix of BBQ pork and goodies.

Then they are smothered in a sour cream and cheese sauce that is out of this world.  The combination will likely make you wish you had more leftover pulled pork.

I wouldn’t blame you at all.

We LOVE pulled pork around here.  It is fabulous on a pellet grill or you can even make pulled pork in an Instant Pot.

Either way you get tender pork and when you are cooking a whole pork shoulder, there are bound to be plenty of leftovers.  Luckily, I love using pulled pork leftovers.

There are so many fabulous things you can do that don’t include making more sandwiches. These enchiladas are one of our absolute favorites!

skillet filled for bbq pulled pork and corn mixture being scooped onto tortillas and rolled into enchiladas
pouring creamy sour cream cheese sauce over pan of enchiladas

How can I make these enchiladas if I don’t have leftover pulled pork?

You can also use leftover BBQ chicken, just chop it up. Or even throw some chicken breasts in the instant pot and shred it to use.

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If you have some leftover meat, but not quite enough, you can stretch it with some beans. Black beans or white beans, whatever you have on hand will help fill the enchiladas.

Creamy bbq pulled pork enchilada topped with cilantro and tomatoes served on plate with refried beans and spanish rice.

Whatever you do, don’t compromise on the sauce. You can adjust the type of cheese to switch it up, but that creamy cheesy goodness is what brings it all together.

Possible topping ideas

These are fabulous as is, but great toppings can make anything better.  We really enjoy some cilantro and chopped tomatoes on top.

You can also drizzle it with additional bbq sauce or sprinkle on some pickled jalapenos.  My husband is a huge sour cream fan, so he never hesitates to add an extra dollop on top.

Can I make enchiladas ahead of time?

Yes! You can assemble them several hours to a day ahead of time. Just cover and refrigerate the enchiladas until you are ready to bake them.

Pull the pan out of the refrigerator to take the chill off while the oven preheats. Cover the pan with aluminum foil for the first thirty to thirty-five minutes.

Then remove the foil and bake them for an additional ten to fifteen minutes.

If you are in the mood for more traditional enchiladas, my sister-in-law Jess shared her fabulous chicken enchilada recipe with a homemade red sauce.   

Or for another twist on the idea, try cheesy chicken enchilada stuffed shells.

Maybe you still have pulled pork leftovers?  Be sure to try my creamy pulled pork spaghetti  or cheesy pulled pork dip! 

What are your favorite ways to use up pulled pork?

Creamy bbq pulled pork enchilada topped with cilantro and tomatoes served on plate with refried beans and spanish rice.
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Creamy BBQ Pulled Pork Enchiladas

Author: Carlee
Servings: 8 Enchiladas
Enchiladas
These yummy pulled pork enchiladas are a great way to turn leftover pork into something completely new and fabulous. The homemade enchilada sauce is filled with sour cream and cheese making it extra delicious. Serve them with refried beans and Mexican rice or a nice green salad for a fun twist on a tex-mex meal.
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 45 minutes
Total: 1 hour

Equipment

Ingredients 

  • 1 Tablespoon cooking oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 jalapeno diced (optional)
  • 3 cups pulled pork
  • 1½ cups corn
  • ¼ cup BBQ sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 2 Tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1½ cups chicken stock
  • 8 oz Monterey jack cheese grated or cut into chunks
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 8 medium tortillas about 8″ diameter
  • Optional toppings: more BBQ sauce green onions, sour cream, fresh cilantro, salsa verde

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a casserole dish or 9×13" pan with non stick cooking spray.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and jalapeno until onion is translucent.
    1 Tablespoon cooking oil, 1 onion, 1 jalapeno
  • Add pork, corn and barbecue sauce, heating until just warm. Set aside.
    3 cups pulled pork, 1½ cups corn, ¼ cup BBQ sauce
  • In a separate pan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for about a minute.
    2 Tablespoons butter, 2 Tablespoons all purpose flour
  • Pour in chicken broth, whisking as you add it. Bring to a low boil and allow to thicken slightly. Add cheese and stir in as it melts. Once smooth and creamy, remove from heat. Stir in sour cream.
    1½ cups chicken stock, 8 oz Monterey jack cheese, 1 cup sour cream
  • Assemble enchiladas by wrapping a generous quarter cup of the meat mixture in a tortilla and place tortillas seam-side down in the prepared baking dish. Once all enchiladas are assembled and in dish, pour cheese sauce over the top of them.
    8 medium tortillas
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings!

Notes

These are also great with BBQ chicken if you don’t have pulled pork.
You can use flour tortillas or corn tortillas, it is a matter of preference. Warm them up a bit to make them more pliable if necessary.
For a milder chili flavor, use a can of chopped green chiles instead of a jalapeno.

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Nutrition Information

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 551kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 1200mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 22g
“Cooking With Carlee” is not a dietitian or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories and other nutritional values can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.

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91 Comments

  1. Tracey Abrahams says:

    Ok, im doing it again, more food torture. I am going to have a this as amain coirse before my raspberry pavlova on that special occasion that must be coming up soon #OTM

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    1. Isn't it terrible to be online when you are trying to be good?! It will be perfect for when the time comes =)

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  2. Regina L. L. Wells | You Are a Daisy says:

    I absolutely love enchiladas and love this recipe. I cannot wait to try it. There's a pork butt in my future. Thank you for sharing this treat!

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    1. Thank you, I hope you love it!

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  3. These looks amazing! I plan to make these soon! Happy New Year!

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    1. Thank you, I hope you love them! Happy New Year!

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  4. I love this cream sauce. I have to make these soon. Thanks for sharing

    Wishes for tasty dishes.
    Linda

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    1. Thanks, me too! I normally make a red sauce for my enchiladas, but I really enjoyed this sour cream cheese sauce with the pulled pork!

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  5. Yum Carlee. Pulled pork anything is amazing in my book. I need to try this.

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    1. I agree completely, I hope you love it!

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  6. Love Bakes Good Cakes says:

    I'm a huge fan of anything wrapped in a tortilla! I can always use more quick recipes and this one looks like a winner! Happy New Year, Carlee!

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    1. Me too! I think almost anything can go in a tortilla. This one is one of my new favorites though! Happy New Year and thanks for stopping by!

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  7. Jean | DelightfulRepast.com says:

    Carlee, this sounds so good. (Looks good, too; your photos are fine.) Don't know why but I've never turned my pulled pork into enchiladas!

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    1. Thank you! Enchilada pictures always make me nervous!

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  8. I can't wait to try this recipe! And we always have plenty of pork at our house 😉 I like recreating leftovers too! Stopping by from the Country Fair Blog Party!

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  9. Andrea Nine says:

    Oh yes! We love pulled pork too so this is definitely going on my dinner list! I just love all your recipes girl and I wish you a very happy New Year's!

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    1. Thanks Andrea, you too!

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  10. Winner winner pulled pork mexi-Q dinner. That's a thing right? (Should be). 😉

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    1. It should be, for sure!

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