How to Make Italian Sub Nachos | thefoodinmybeard.com's Dan Whalen

provolone cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Part-skim mozzarella is lower in fat while still providing a good melt.

salami

🥗Healthier: turkey salami

💰Cheaper: pepperoni

Turkey salami is leaner, while pepperoni is often more affordable.

Spread out a layer of thick tortilla chips on a baking sheet.

Add a layer of Italian blend cheese on top of the chips.

Layer mortadella and salami evenly over the cheese.

Add roasted red pepper on top of the meat.

Prepare a salad with romaine lettuce, pepper, chili peppers, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar, and set aside.

Mix cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise in a bowl.

Add lemon juice and grated garlic to the cream mixture and mix well.

Place a thin layer of cheese on the chips before adding toppings to help preserve crispiness.

Add spinach that has been dried on a towel to the nachos.

Layer artichoke on top of the spinach.

Ensure even distribution of toppings across all chips for presentation.

Bake in the oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly, checking for a crunchy texture.

Remove from the oven and serve hot.

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