SPICY ITALIAN NACHOS
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Spicy, mouth-watering nachos are always a hit. Spicy Italian Nachos are a twist on your favorite treat. Perfect for game day, kids’ snacks, and general entertainment.
Why Spicy Italian Nachos are the best… They’re spicy, easy, kid-friendly, and satisfying!
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Key Takeaways
- Spicy Italian Nachos are a delicious twist on nachos, making them perfect for game day and snacks.
- Key ingredients include tortilla chips, Italian sausage, pepperoni, and a mix of fresh veggies and mozzarella cheese.
- You can prep ingredients in advance for easy meal preparation.
- Try other nacho recipes linked in the article for more variety, such as Fish Nachos and Chicken and Shrimp Nachos.
- This dish offers a satisfying, kid-friendly option for entertaining guests.
Spicy Italian Nachos
Ingredients you’ll need for these nachos.
- Chips. I used tortilla chips. You can fry wonton wrappers, but you can also use pitas cut into wedges or pita chips.
- Protein. I used Italian sausage and pepperoni. You can use any pizza toppings you like. Canadian bacon, chicken, and ground beef would be good choices.
- Toppers. I chopped green and red onions, tomatoes, black olives, and pepperoncini peppers.
- Cheese. Of course, I had to sprinkle on a good helping of mozzarella cheese. You can add your favorite melty cheese.
- Extras. You can also add a big dollop of Alfredo sauce.
Easy Meal Prep
You can prep the ingredients for Spicy Italian Nachos the day or morning before you want to serve them.
- I used tortilla chips. You can also fry wonton wrappers. If you choose to use wontons, cook them and, when they’re cool, place them in an airtight container on the countertop.
- Next, cook the sausage, drain, and seal in an airtight container and refrigerate.
- Cut all veggie toppings and store them in separate baggies in the refrigerator.
If you like Spicy Italian Nachos, you’ll like these recipes too
- Fish Nachos
- Chicken and Shrimp Nachos
- Sausage Crawfish Poutine Cheese Fries
- Cajun Etouffee Nachos
- Italian Nachos
- Loaded Nachos
Please note that the nutritional information for these Spicy Italian Nachos is an estimate and may vary based on the products used.
I updated this post from an earlier version on Nov 24, 2012.
Spicy Italian Nachos
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Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage hot or mild
- 1 cup pepperoni
- 4 cup tortilla chips
- 2/3 cup tomato sauce
- 2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 3 Tablespoon black olives sliced, more if you prefer
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley or 1 T fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to suit your taste
- 1 green onions sliced thin
Instructions
- Cook sausage in a large skillet over medium-high, breaking up as it cooks. Cook until sausage is no longer pink. Remove from skillet and allow the sausage to drain on paper towels.
- Turn the skillet to medium and heat pepperoni slices. You can cook until they're just warmed through or until they're crisp, whichever you prefer.
- Layer chips on a cookie sheet and heat in a 375°F oven until hot. Remove the chips from the oven and set them aside.
- On an oven-safe serving platter layer ½ of each of the following in this order: chips, sausage, pepperoni, spaghetti sauce, cheese, Italian seasoning, parsley, pepper, olives, and green onions.
- Repeat layer. Heat in the oven until cheese melts. Serve immediately.
So delicious! What a great twist on nachos. My family devoured the first batch and we actually made a second to get through the second half of our movie. lol Thanks for sharing the recipe!