Growing up Sloppy Joe’s was a stable in our house. The Manwich kind, it was cheap, quick, and easy. For my dad, he always had to soup them up. My mom would make the base my dad would work his magic, open faced hamburger bun, Sloppy Joe mix, and topped with a slice of American cheese. Toasted in the oven at 350 for 10 minutes. And served with a side of potato chips-usually Jay’s, that Illiois staple. My stomach grumbles just thinking about it.

Eating Sloppy Joe’s a little over a week ago reminded me of that and so Sloppy Joe Nachos were born.

Sloppy Joe Nachos

Ingredients

1 bag Wavy/ridged potato chips

1lb ground beef

1 can Manwich Sloppy Joe mix

8 slices of American cheese

1 bell pepper sauteed

1 small onion sauteed

1 green onion chopped (optional garnish)

Sour cream (optional)

1. Brown ground beef, drain fat and add can of Manwich. Stir until well heated.

2. In bowls add a couple handfuls of potato chips.

3. Top with as much or as little sloppy Joe mix

4. Toss in microwave and nuke for about 1 minute or until cheese is melted

5. Add sauteed onions and peppers

6. Garnish with green onions and sour cream if you so wish

ENJOY!