Johnny Carino's Italian Nachos

By KennyB07

Ingredients

• 7 ounces won-ton wrappers (about 1/3 of a medium package)
• Canola oil
• 2/3 cup Asiago Cream Sauce (recipe follows)
• 1/3 cup ( 3ounces) ground Italian sausage, fully cooked
• 2 cups (8 ounces) grated mozzarella cheese, divided
• use1/2 cup fresh tomatoes, diced
• 1/4 cup Kalamata black olives, sliced
• 1/4 cup scallions, chopped
• 1/4 cup banana peppers, sliced
• ASIAGO CREAM SAUCE:2 Tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 Tablespoons water
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
• 1 1/2 cups Asiago cheese, shredded

Preparation

Step 1

Separate won-ton wrappers and cut each square in half diagonally to form triangles. Deep-fry wrappers in canola oil until light brown, about 30-45 seconds. Drain on paper towels.

On a large, ovenproof dish, place fried wrappers, curled-side down, in a single layer. Top with Asiago Cream Sauce and cooked sausage. Add half of the mozzarella cheese (1 cup). Layer on the tomatoes, olives, scallions and banana peppers.

Top with remaining mozzarella and broil at 400 to 500 degrees F. until the cheese is melted and lightly browned, about 2-3 minutes.

TO MAKE ASIAGO CREAM SAUCE:In a cup, combine cornstarch and water. Heat cream in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in bouillon granules and cornstarch-water mixture. Add Asiago cheese and stir until melted and smooth, about 5 minutes. Makes 3 cups.