Cheesy Sausage Nachos
This dish is very versatile. It can be used as an entree or appetizer. It gets rave reviews either way.8-10 ServingsPrep: 30 min. Bake: 10 min.
Ingredients
- 3/4 pound bulk pork sausage
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 3 cups diced fresh tomatoes, divided
- 3/4 cup picante sauce
- 4 cups tortilla chips
- 3 cups (12 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
- 1 medium ripe California Avocado, diced
Directions
- Crumble sausage into a large skillet; add onion. Cook over medium
- heat until meat is no longer pink; drain well. Add 2 cups tomatoes
- and picante sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered,
- for 20 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated.
- Sprinkle tortilla chips over a 12-in. pizza pan. Top with 2 cups
- cheese and the sausage mixture; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake
- at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle
- with avocado and remaining tomatoes. Yield: 8-10 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup nachos equals 290 calories, 22 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 42 mg cholesterol, 442 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 12 g protein.
Wine: Sparkling Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a sparkling wine.