Description
Crispy Italian nachos elevate classic nacho ingredients with Mediterranean flair. Melted cheese, Italian sausage, and herb-infused toppings create a crowd-pleasing appetizer that leaves guests craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground Italian pork sausage
- 1 pepperoni, sliced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup (4 oz) shredded pepper jack cheese
- 1 package wonton wrappers, cut into triangles (slice in half diagonally)
- ½ cup marinara sauce for dipping
- Pepperoncini or banana peppers, to taste
- Vegetable or canola oil for frying
Instructions
- Sausage Crumble: Sizzle Italian sausage in a skillet over high heat, breaking it into small pieces until thoroughly browned. Transfer to a separate dish to cool.
- Wonton Chip Preparation: Slice wonton wrappers into triangular shapes. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan until shimmering, then fry triangles until golden-brown. Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Layering and Cheese Distribution: Preheat oven to 375℉. Spread wonton chips across a baking sheet in a single layer. Strategically layer pepper jack cheese, cooled sausage crumbles, pepperoni slices, and pepperoncini. Top generously with shredded mozzarella.
- Baking Process: Place baking sheet in preheated oven. Bake until cheese melts completely and develops a slightly bronzed surface, approximately 5 minutes.
- Serving: Remove from oven and allow nachos to rest briefly. Serve immediately while hot and crispy for maximum flavor and texture enjoyment.
Notes
- Crumble Sausage Perfectly: Sizzle ground Italian sausage over high heat, stirring frequently to prevent burning and achieve a consistent, crispy texture.
- Wonton Chip Pro Tip: Cut wrappers into uniform triangles and ensure oil is hot enough before frying to create maximum crispiness without absorbing excess oil.
- Cheese Layer Strategy: Distribute cheese evenly in layers to guarantee complete melting and balanced flavor across every single chip.
- Serving Sweet Spot: Allow nachos to rest briefly after baking so cheese can slightly set, preventing immediate dripping and maintaining optimal crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg