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    Old Chicago’s Italian Nachos Copycat Recipe

    October 10, 2019 by Tiffany 4 Comments

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    This is a copycat recipe for Old Chicago’s Italian Nachos with crispy fried wonton chips, Italian sausage crumbles, pepperoni, pepper rings, and melted mozzarella cheese served with marinara dipping sauce.

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    Old Chicago's Italian Nachos

    Have you been to Old Chicago and tried their Italian nachos? They’re so tasty!

    We were going to have a get together one night and I thought, “I wish I could make those. It’d be perfect with our lasagna.”

    This is recipe for Italian nachos uses wonton chips in place of the pasta chips.

    I had sought out what would be closest to the “pasta chips” they use and the wonton wrappers were the best choice (and a huge hit I might add!)

    They even have a slight saltiness to them so I did not have to salt them.

    Old Chicago's Italian Nachos

    Ingredients for Old Chicago’s Italian Nachos

    • Wonton Wrappers
    • Ground Italian Pork Sausage
    • Pepperoni
    • Mild Pepper Rings
    • Mozzarella Cheese
    • Marinara Sauce
    • Vegetable or Canola Oil

    How to Make Old Chicago’s Italian Nachos

    Cut the wonton wrappers in half diagonally to make triangles.

    Wonton Wrappers Being Cut Diagonally with a Knife

    Fry them in oil for about 2 minutes per side.

    Frying wonton wrappers in oil over the stove in a pan

    It can be difficult to tell if they are done and may still look light-colored. After you remove them from the pan, they continue to brown.

    They will also bake in the oven at the end so they do not need to cook too long in the oil, but cooked enough that they’re crispy.

    A platter of cooked wonton wrappers

    Cook the Italian sausage for about 8 minutes, stirring frequently.

    Spread the wonton chips evenly on a baking sheet or a platter with some overlapping.

    A platter of cooked wonton chips with Italian Graziano's sausage crumbled on top

    Begin adding your toppings by layering with cooked Italian sausage.

    A platter of wonton chips with Graziano's sausage and pepperoni

    Then, add a layer of pepperoni.

    A platter of wonton chips, Graziano's sausage, pepperonis, and banana pepper rings

    Top the pepperoni with banana pepper rings.

    The unbaked version of the Italian nachos with mozzarella cheese on top

    Add lots of shredded mozzarella cheese on top for the finishing touch.

    Bake the platter or baking sheet in the oven for 5 minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit until the cheese is melted.

    Old Chicago's Italian Nachos

    Be sure to serve it with marinara sauce – it’s delicious!

    Old Chicago's Italian Nachos Dipped into Marinara Sauce
    Old Chicago's Italian Nachos

    Try these other Italian recipes!

    • Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan
    • Air Fryer Five-Cheese Lasagna Frittas
    • Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil
    • Four-Cheese Ravioli Lasagna
    • Garlic Bread Soup
    • Kraft’s Italian Pasta Salad
    • Pepperoni and Cheese Pizza Roll-Ups

    Enjoy!

    Old Chicago's Italian Nacho Copycat

    Old Chicago’s Italian Nachos (Copycat Recipe)

    Old Chicago’s Italian nachos with pepper rings, Italian sausage, pepperoni, melted mozzarella cheese, and crispy wonton chips served with marinara sauce.
    4.43 from 38 votes
    Print Rate
    Course: Appetizers
    Cuisine: Italian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 5 Servings
    Author: Tiffany

    Ingredients

    • 1 Package Wonton Wrappers, cut into triangles
    • 1 lb Ground Italian Pork Sausage
    • 1 package Pepperonis
    • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
    • Pepper Rings
    • ½ cup Marinara Sauce, for dipping
    • Vegetable or Canola Oil, for frying

    Instructions
     

    • Cook Italian sausage over medium-high heat, about 8 minutes, and set aside.
    • Cut wonton wrappers in half diagonally to make triangles. In another pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, working in batches, add wonton triangles to pan. Cook for about 2 minutes on both sides. Remove from pan and lay on paper towels to absorb extra oil.
    • On a baking sheet, place a layer of crispy wonton chips. Layer with Italian sausage crumbles, pepperonis, pepper rings, and mozzarella.
    • Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 419 kcalCarbohydrates: 10 gProtein: 23 gFat: 32 gSaturated Fat: 12 gPolyunsaturated Fat: 23 gCholesterol: 64 mgSodium: 931 mgFiber: 2 gSugar: 4 g
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    Filed Under: Appetizers, Game Day Recipes, New Year's Recipes

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    1. Phil Kopiec

      January 07, 2023 at 5:25 am

      There is also Alfredo sauce on Old Chicago’s nachos. Otherwise this is spot on and really good. Thanks

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    2. Linda

      June 09, 2022 at 6:58 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious! And so quick and easy. Made exactly as written, using 1/2 recipe for a satisfying dinner for 2 with a small side salad. Thank you for your recipe.

      Reply
    3. Barbara

      January 06, 2022 at 10:31 pm

      I don’t think you meant to cook the wontons 2 minutes… Maybe seconds? But so delish!!

      Reply
      • Tiffany

        January 08, 2022 at 2:17 pm

        It depends on how hot you get the oil. I heat it over a medium-high heat on the stove. I set a timer for each batch I make and cook 1 minute per side so it’s 2 minutes per wonton.
        – Tiffany

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