Description
A delicious copycat recipe for Old Chicago’s famous Italian Nachos, featuring crispy tortilla chips topped with Italian sausage, marinara sauce, and melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bag of tortilla chips
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned and cooked through.
- Spread the tortilla chips evenly on a large baking sheet.
- Pour the marinara sauce over the chips.
- Top with cooked sausage, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with black olives, green onions, and fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add other toppings like jalapeños or bell peppers for extra flavor.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the sausage with sautéed mushrooms or a meat alternative.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Old Chicago, Italian Nachos, Copycat Recipe, Appetizer, Italian-American