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Macho Nachos

Source of Recipe


Better Homes and Gardens






List of Ingredients



• 1/2 lb. bulk Italian turkey sausage or bulk hot Italian sausage
  
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
  
• 1/4 cup chopped green or red sweet pepper
  
• 1 (8-ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  
• 1/3 cup thick-and-chunky salsa
  
• 6 cups tortilla chips
  
• 2 cups shredded co-jack cheese (8 ounces)
  
• Guacamole dip (optional)
  
• Sliced ripe olives (optional)
  






Instructions



1. Combine sausage, onion and sweet pepper in a skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, about 7 minutes or until sausage is browned and vegetables are tender. Drain well. Stir in beans and salsa; cook until heated through.
   
   
2. Arrange half the chips on a 12-inch round microwave-safe platter. Spoon half the sausage mixture evenly over the chips. Top with half the cheese.
   
   
3. Microwave, uncovered, on 100% power (high) for 1 to 2 minutes, or until cheese melts, giving the dish a half-turn once. Top with guacamole dip and sliced ripe olives, if desired. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Serve warm.
   
   Makes 16 servings.