Chicago’s Italian Nachos Copycat Recipe
Experience the bold flavors of Chicago’s Italian Nachos with this easy copycat recipe. Crispy wonton chips are layered with savory Italian sausage, spicy pepperoni, melted mozzarella and pepper jack cheeses, and tangy pepperoncini peppers. Finished with a quick bake to melt the cheese perfectly and served with marinara sauce for a delicious dipping experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American - Chicago Style
Ingredients
Scale
Chips
- 1 Package Wonton Wrappers (cut into triangles by slicing in half diagonally)
- Vegetable or Canola Oil (for frying, about 2 cups)
Toppings
- 1 pound Ground Italian Pork Sausage
- 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 1/2 cup Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese
- 1 cup Sliced Pepperoni (about 20 slices)
- 1/4 cup Pepperoncini or Banana Peppers (sliced)
Dipping Sauce
- 1/2 cup Marinara Sauce
Instructions
- Cook Italian Sausage: In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground Italian pork sausage for about 8 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks until fully browned and cooked through. Drain any excess grease and set aside.
- Fry Wonton Chips: Cut wonton wrappers in half diagonally to make triangles. Heat vegetable or canola oil in a deep skillet or pan over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Working in batches, fry the wonton triangles for about 2 minutes per side or until crisp and golden brown. Remove them with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Assemble Nachos: On a baking sheet, arrange a single layer of crispy wonton chips. Evenly sprinkle the pepper jack cheese, then scatter the cooked Italian sausage crumbles, followed by pepperoni slices and pepperoncini peppers. Finally, top everything with shredded mozzarella cheese for a melty, flavorful finish.
- Bake to Melt Cheese: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the assembled nachos in the oven and bake for about 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted completely and is bubbly.
- Serve with Marinara Sauce: Remove the nachos from the oven and serve immediately with the 1/2 cup of marinara sauce on the side for dipping, adding a perfect tangy contrast to the rich toppings.
Notes
- Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying the wontons to ensure crispiness.
- Drain excess grease from the cooked sausage to prevent soggy nachos.
- Work in batches when frying wontons to avoid overcrowding and ensure even cooking.
- You can substitute banana peppers if pepperoncini is not available.
- Serve immediately after baking for the best texture and flavor.
Keywords: Italian Nachos, Chicago Style Nachos, Wonton Chips, Italian Sausage, Copycat Recipe, Appetizer, Party Snack
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