Super Bowl Sausage Chili Nachos

Created in partnership with J Squared Eatz, these Sausage Chili Nachos are built to steal the spotlight on game day. Crispy tortilla chips are layered with melty pepper jack cheese and a rich, smoky chili made with Bianco & Sons Hot Italian Sausage, peppers, beans, and bold spices.

Perfect for tailgates, playoff parties, or Super Bowl Sunday, this easy nacho recipe brings something different to the table without overcomplicating things. It is hearty, indulgent, and made for sharing, with big flavor that keeps everyone coming back for more.

Prep Time: 10-15 minutes | Cook Time: 20-25 minutes | Total Time: 30-40 minutes
Serves: 4-6

INGREDIENTS

Sausage Chili

• 1 LB Bianco & Sons Hot Italian Sausage, bulk or uncased
• 1 Red onion, Diced
• 1 Red Pepper, Diced
• 1 Jalapeno, Diced
• 3-4 Garlic cloves, crushed and diced
• 1-2 Chipotles in adobo, Diced
• 1 TBSP EVOO
• 1 TBSP tomato paste
• Spice blend
  • 2 TSP chili powder
  • 2 TSP smoked paprika 
  • 2 TSP cumin
  • 2 TSP chipotle powder
  • 2 TSP granulated garlic
  • 2 TSP granulated onion 
• ½ Cup dry white wine
• 1 ½ Cups chicken stock
• 1 14oz can black beans, drained (any bean will do)
• 1 14oz can fire roasted tomatoes 
• 2-3 Dashes garlic Cholula
• 1 TBSP ranchero (or liquid Sazon)
• Salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste (we did 2 TSP salt, 1 TSP pepper)

Nachos & Toppings

• 2 Cups of Chili, from above recipe
• 1 7.8oz bag Late July Nacho Cheese chips (or your favorite brand)
• 6oz Pepperjack, shredded
• Sour Cream
• Tomatoes, chopped
• Scallions, sliced
• Cilantro

METHOD

1. Make Chili
   1. In a Dutch oven or deep sided pot, add 1 TBSP EVOO and Bianco & Sons Hot Italian Sausage. Cook on medium heat until sausage begins to brown
   2. Break sausage up with potato masher until crumbled
   3. Add diced onion, pepper, and jalapeno. Cook for 3-5 minutess until vegetables begin to soften
   4. Add salt, pepper, spice mix, garlic, chipotles, and tomato paste. Stir and let spices and tomato paste bloom in pan for 2-3 mins
   5. Add white wine and deglaze bottom of pan. Allow wine to cook out, about 2 minutes
   6. Add fire roasted tomatoes, chicken stock, black beans, Cholula, and ranchero
   7. Gently simmer for about 15-20 minutes on medium heat  (cook longer to concentrate flavors, 10-15 minutes more)
2. Make Nachos
   1. Pour bag of nacho chips onto large platter
   2. Add 2 cups of chili to a wide sauté pan and top with shredded pepperjack cheese
   3. On medium heat, allow cheese to melt without getting any color 
   4. Slowly pour chili and cheese mixture on top of nacho chips
   5. Garnish with sour cream, tomatoes, scallions and cilantro (add more toppings that you such as pickled jalapeños)

TO SERVE

• Eat as soon as the nachos are constructed to get maximum crunch factor
• Use remaining chili for extra dipping. Also great on it’s own served in a bowl with your favorite toppings or over fries, tots or a loaded potato.