Italian Nachos

This Italian Nachos recipe is perfect as a starter, for game day, or as an appetizer at a party. They are sure to change the way people look at regular nachos.

Italian Nachos are a new twist on an old favorite.  Crunchy, spicy, and loaded with toppings, these are about as addictive as they come.

We all have a favorite good nacho recipe up our sleeves. Tortilla chips, salsa, refried beans, sour cream, cheese, guacamole, onions, and jalapeños. What’s not to love?

I decided to spice things up a little bit. Out with the old and in with the new! Why not keep the tortilla chips as little vehicles for flavor but swap out the flavor profiles on top?

Instead of pickled or raw jalapenos, I use Peppadew Peppers. These are the star of my Italian Nachos. They look like a cross between a cherry tomato & bell pepper and pack a wallop of flavor.

When these peppers are preserved, the seeds are removed (that is where much of the heat comes from) and are they are pickled in a sugar brine to help mellow them out. Sweet and spicy!

Look for these in “olive bar” section of your grocer or in the pickle aisle. The rest of the ingredients are easy to come by and can be omitted for modified for your guests.

Pro nacho tip: Spread your tortilla chips on a sheet tray in a single layer. The single layer ensures every chip gets a little bit of love. No chip should go naked!

These Italian Nachos were so delicious, that I want to create more variations. What extraordinary or bizarre ingredients do you like on your nachos?? Tell me in the comments below!

If you loved my Italian Nachos recipe, check out these other easy appetizer recipes:

• 7 Layer Dip
• Creamy Jalapeno Stuffed Mushrooms
• How to Build The Ultimate Cheese Board
• Crabby Totchos

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Italian Nachos

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Total Time

20 mins

 

Classic nachos with an Italian twist.

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Italian, Mexican

Keyword: italian nachos, sheet pan nachos

Servings: 4

Calories: 292 kcal

Author: Jessica Formicola

Ingredients

• 2 plum tomatoes, centers, stems and seeds removed, chopped
• 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 white onion, diced
• 1/4 cup Italian parsley, chopped
• 2 large garlic cloves, minced
• 4 peppadews, minced (you can find these in the olive bar section of your grocer)
• 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
• 2 Italian sausage links, cooked and crumbled
• 1-2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
• tortilla chips

Instructions

1. Combine tomatoes through red wine vinegar in a medium bowl, toss lightly to coat.  Set aside.
2. On a large, foil-lined, rimmed baking sheet, spread tortilla chips in a single layer.
3. Sprinkle crumbled Italian sausage mixture over tortilla chips.  Evenly spoon tomato mixture over sausage. Finish with a healthy top layer of mozzarella cheese.
4. Place nachos under broiler on high.  Watch very closely to prevent them from burning.  Remove when cheese melts and gets bubbly.  Enjoy your Italian Nachos!

5. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was! 

Nutrition Facts

Italian Nachos

Amount Per Serving

Calories 292 Calories from Fat 207

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 23g 35%

Saturated Fat 10g 50%

Cholesterol 64mg 21%

Sodium 589mg 25%

Potassium 293mg 8%

Total Carbohydrates 4g 1%

Sugars 1g

Protein 14g 28%

Vitamin A 16.4%

Vitamin C 28.2%

Calcium 16.2%

Iron 6.4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.