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The Ultimate Italian Nachos Recipe

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  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Appetizers, Snacks
  • Method: Frying, Broiling
  • Cuisine: Italian, American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Italian Nachos combine crispy wonton chips, savory Italian sausage, pepperoni, and a blend of cheeses, all topped with creamy ricotta and tangy pepperoncini. Perfect for a unique twist on nachos!


Ingredients

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  1. For the Italian seasoning blend:

    • ½ teaspoon dried oregano

    • ½ teaspoon dried basil

    • ½ teaspoon onion powder

    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

    • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

    • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper

    For the nachos and assembly:

    • 25 square wonton wrappers

    • Vegetable oil, for frying

    • ½ pound Italian sausage, casings removed

    • 3 ounces pepperoni stick, thinly sliced into ¼” rounds

    • 1½ cups shredded part-skim mozzarella

    • ¾ cup Marinara sauce, warmed

    • ½ cup whole milk ricotta cheese

    • 6 pepperoncini peppers, thinly sliced

    • Chopped flat-leaf parsley


Instructions

For the Italian seasoning blend:

  1. In a small bowl, mix together oregano, basil, onion powder, garlic powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper. For a finer grind, add the spices to a mortar and pestle and grind. Set aside.

For the nachos and assembly:

 

  1. Heat about an inch of vegetable oil in a large cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat to 350°F (180ºC).

  2. Fry wonton wrappers a few at a time, turning to fry on both sides for about 30 seconds. Avoid overcrowding the pan. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and repeat with the remaining wontons. Sprinkle with the Italian seasoning blend.

  3. In a separate large cast-iron pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it into pieces with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes.

  4. Set the oven to broil on high with a rack in the top third of the oven. Arrange pepperoni slices on a baking sheet and broil until the edges curl up into cups but aren’t browned.

  5. Arrange the fried wonton chips on a baking sheet. Evenly spread mozzarella cheese over the chips. Add the pepperoni cups and cooked sausage on top. Broil until the cheese melts, about 1 to 2 minutes.

  6. Drop small spoonfuls of ricotta over the nachos, top with sliced pepperoncini and parsley. Serve the warmed marinara sauce in a small bowl on the side for dipping.


Notes

  • For a milder version, omit the crushed red pepper from the seasoning blend.

  • You can substitute the pepperoni with another type of cured meat, such as salami, if preferred.

 

  • The nachos can be customized by adding additional toppings such as olives, mushrooms, or roasted red peppers.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4th of the total recipe
  • Calories: 450 kcal
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 30g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg