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Layers of thin sliced potatoes with cheese and bacon in a cast iron skillet.
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Easy Irish Nachos Recipe

This easy Irish Nachos recipe makes a great appetizer for St. Patrick's Day. Crispy, homemade potato fries are topped with bacon, cheese, sour cream, pico de gallo, green onions, and cilantro. Delicious!  
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 392kcal
Author Anne Clark

Equipment

  • 1 baking sheet
  • 1 mandolin or sharp knife
  • measuring cup(s)
  • measuring spoons

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds Russet potatoes, skin on, sliced ¼ inch thick a mandolin works great for evenly slicing potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon Dried rosemary
  • ½ teaspoon Dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese for the best flavor and texture, shred your own cheese
  • 5 slices Bacon, cooked & chopped
  • ¼ cup Sour cream
  • ¼ cup Pico de gallo
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh cilantro, chopped optional
  • Fresh green onions, chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 450F degrees. Spray a large baking sheet with nonstick spray (or use parchment paper).
  • Toss the sliced potatoes in a small bowl or ziptop bag with olive oil, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper to coat.
  • Place the potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake on the middle oven rack for 20 minutes then flip and bake an additional 20 minutes or until crispy and golden brown.
  • Place the roasted potatoes in a cast-iron skillet in a round, overlapping pattern.
  • Sprinkle the bacon and cheese on top of the potatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes until the cheese is melted.
  • Garnish with sour cream, pico de gallo, green onion, and cilantro.

Notes

  • Wash and dry the potatoes if they are dirty.
  • To ensure even and consistent potato slices, use a mandolin.  
  • For a stronger cheese flavor, use an extra sharp beer cheese.
  • Want more meat?  Add ½ pound of cooked ground beef or cooked corned beef on top of the nachos before baking!
  • Store leftover in the refrigerator for no more than 3 days. Keep them in an airtight container. Eat them cold or reheat them in the microwave.
Storing and Reheating Irish Nachos
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for no more than 3 days. Keep them in an airtight container. Eat them cold or reheat them in the microwave.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 392kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 467mg | Potassium: 810mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 464IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 244mg | Iron: 2mg