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Italian Nachos

Italian Nachos are a new twist on an old favorite: fresh peppadew pepper salsa with Italian sausage and gooey mozzarella cheese.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 292 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian , Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 plum tomatoes , seeded and coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 green bell pepper , diced
  • 1/4 white onion , diced
  • 1/4 cup Italian parsley , chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves , minced
  • 4 peppadew peppers minced
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 6 ounces bulk spicy Italian sausage , browned and crumbled
  • 1-2 cups mozzarella cheese , coarsely shredded or hand torn
  • 8 ounces tortilla chips
  • 1 cup marinara sauce , for dipping or drizzling

Instructions

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  1. Combine the tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, parsley, garlic, pepperdews, red wine vinegar, salt and pepper in a medium bowl, toss lightly to coat.  Set aside.
  2. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil, spread the tortilla chips in a single layer as best you can, there will be some overlap.
  3. Evenly sprinkle the sausage over tortilla chips, followed by peppadew mix, leaving behind any excess liquid. Finish with mozzarella cheese.
  4. Place nachos under broiler on high. Watch very closely to prevent them from burning. Remove when cheese melts and gets bubbly.  
  5. Serve the warmed marinara sauce on the side or drizzle over the hot nachos right before serving.
  6. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings.

Nutrition Information

Calories 292kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 64mg (21%) Sodium 589mg (25%) Potassium 293mg (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 820IU (16%) Vitamin C 23.3mg (26%) Calcium 162mg (16%) Iron 1.2mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 292

% Daily Value*

Calories 292kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 64mg 21%
Sodium 589mg 25%
Potassium 293mg 6%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 820IU 16%
Vitamin C 23.3mg 26%
Calcium 162mg 16%
Iron 1.2mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.