Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
0.75 lb

Pork Sausage

bulk

0.25 cup

Onion

chopped

3 cup

Tomatoes

diced

0.75 cup

Picante Sauce

4 cup

Tortilla Chips

3 cup

Monterey Jack Cheese

shredded

1 piece

Avocado

diced

Step 1
~4 min

Cook sausage and onion in a skillet over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink.

Step 2
~4 min

Drain well.

Step 3
~4 min

Add 2 cups of diced tomatoes and picante sauce to the skillet.

Step 4
~4 min

Bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 5
~4 min

Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes, or until most of the liquid has evaporated.

Step 6
~4 min

Spread tortilla chips on a large plate.

Step 7
~4 min

Top the chips with the sausage mixture.

Step 8
~4 min

Sprinkle 3 cups of shredded Monterey Jack cheese over the chips.

Step 9
~4 min

Garnish with remaining 1 cup of diced fresh tomatoes and diced avocado.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For extra flavor, add a can of drained and rinsed black beans to the sausage mixture.

Use a variety of tortilla chips for different textures and flavors.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Sausage mixture can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with sour cream, guacamole, and additional picante sauce.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Mexican Rice
Refried Beans

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Tex-Mex

Cultural Significance

Popular appetizer at social gatherings.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Super Bowl
Cinco de Mayo

Occasion Tags

Party
Game Day
Snack
Appetizer

Popularity Score

75/100

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