CHEESY SAUSAGE NACHOS

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Provided by carolinafan

Time 45m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 lb 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 shredded monterey jack cheese, divided
1 medium ripe avocado, diced

Steps:

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-inch pizza pan. Top with 2 cups cheese and the sausage mixture; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake at 350°F for 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Sprinkle with avocado and remaining tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.3, Fat 25.5, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 77.7, Sodium 409.1, Carbohydrate 7.1, Fiber 3, Sugar 3.1, Protein 22.8