CHEESY SAUSAGE NACHOS

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This dish is very versatile. It can be used as an entree or appetizer. It gets rave reviews either way.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

3/4 pound 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-in. pizza pan. Top with 2 cups cheese and the sausage mixture; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with avocado and remaining tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 22g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 442mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.