Description
Irish Nachos are a loaded potato-based snack or appetizer made with crispy potato slices, melted cheese, bacon, green onions, and optional toppings. A hearty twist on traditional nachos, perfect for parties or game day.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 4–5 medium potatoes, thinly sliced or cut into chips
- 8 oz (225g) cheddar cheese, shredded
- 6–8 slices Irish bacon or regular bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2–3 green onions, sliced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional toppings: sour cream, diced tomatoes, jalapeños, or guacamole
- 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare potatoes: Toss potato slices with olive oil or melted butter, salt, and pepper. Spread in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Bake potatoes: Bake 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
- Assemble nachos: Arrange baked potato slices on an oven-safe platter or sheet. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.
- Melt cheese: Place under the broiler for 2–3 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish: Top with sliced green onions and optional toppings like sour cream or diced tomatoes.
- Serve: Serve immediately while warm and enjoy this hearty snack!
Notes
For extra crispiness, soak potato slices in cold water for 20 minutes before baking. You can use sweet potatoes for a slightly different flavor. Leftovers can be reheated in the oven to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack / Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Irish nachos, loaded potato nachos, baked potato snack, appetizer
