15 Minute Munchies

15 Minute Munchies

Serves 1 … hungry individual

For the Pizza Bagels

Mini bagels

Pizza sauce

Shredded mozzarella or pizza blend cheese

Pepperoni

Italian seasoning

Cut/Tear the bagels in half. Spoon some pizza sauce on each bagel. Top with shredded cheese and pepperoni and sprinkle with Italian seasoning. Air fry at 400F for 10 minutes or until golden brown.

For the Brat Rolls

1 lb. cooked bratwurst or sausage of choosing

1 package (8) refrigerated crescent roll dough

1 can sauerkraut

Everything bagel seasoning

Yellow mustard (for dipping)

Lay the rolls out on a baking sheet. Cut the sausages in half so you have two half-links. Place a half link on the wide end of each piece of dough. Place a forkful of sauerkraut beside each link. Roll the dough over from the wide end to the narrow end. Brush lightly with oil and sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning.

Bake at 400F in the air frier for 10 minutes or until golden brown and warmed through in the center.

For the Cast Iron Nachos

1 bag tortilla chips

1 lb. lean ground beef

1 taco seasoning packet

8 oz shredded Mexican blend cheese

1 can seasoned black beans

½ cup pickled jalapenos, drained

½ cup queso fresco

1 T olive oil

Fresh cilantro for garnish

Sour cream for garnish

¾ cup water

Add the oil to a skillet over medium heat. Add the beef and brown and crumble into small pieces. Once cooked through, drain any excess grease if desired then add the seasoning packet. Add the water and stir well. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes or until meat has reached your desired texture.

Using a 10-12 inch cast iron skillet, place down half the bag of chips and top with half the beef, half the cheese and half the beans. Add the remaining chips and top with the rest of the beef, beans and cheese.

Bake at 400F for 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted throughout. Top with pickled jalapenos, cilantro, sour cream and any other garnishes you desire.