Old Chicago’s Italian Nachos Copycat
Indulge in the savory delight of Old Chicago’s Italian Nachos with this easy copycat recipe! Perfect for game days or cozy family nights, these nachos feature crispy wonton chips topped with seasoned turkey sausage, zesty turkey pepperoni, and a melty blend of mozzarella and pepper jack cheese. The combination of flavors and textures will keep everyone coming back for more! In just 23 minutes, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser that’s not only delicious but also customizable to suit everyone’s tastes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- Wonton wrappers
- Ground Italian beef sausage
- Turkey turkey pepperoni
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Shredded pepper jack cheese
- Pepperoncini or banana peppers
- Marinara sauce for dipping
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Cook the ground Italian beef sausage over medium-high heat for about 8 minutes until browned. Set aside.
- Cut wonton wrappers into triangles. Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Fry wonton triangles in batches for about 2 minutes on each side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- On a baking sheet, layer the crispy wonton chips. Sprinkle with pepper jack cheese, cooked sausage, turkey pepperoni, and top with mozzarella cheese and pepperoncini.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for about 5 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Serve hot with marinara sauce for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the recipe (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg