ISLANDER NACHOS

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Take a tasty trip to the tropics without leaving home by making these Hawaiian-style snacks. Of course, pineapple, coconut and macadamia nuts are involved. -Jennifer Heasley, York, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup butter, cubed
8 flour tortillas (8 inches)
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 container (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1/2 cup drained crushed pineapple
4 medium bananas, sliced
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts, toasted

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine 1/3 cup sugar and cinnamon; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine honey and butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until blended. Brush onto both sides of tortillas; sprinkle tops with sugar mixture., Stack tortillas, top sides up; cut into sixths. Arrange wedges, sugared sides up, in a single layer on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 6-8 minutes or until crisp and golden brown. Cool completely on wire racks., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, vanilla and remaining sugar until creamy. Beat in whipped topping until blended. Fold in pineapple. Arrange tortilla wedges on a large serving platter. Spoon cream cheese mixture over wedges. Top with bananas, coconut and nuts. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 193mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.