I was watching Food Network a couple of years ago, and the entire show was devoted to Irish Pub Foods. Boy did that catch my attention! On one of their many stops across the country, they visited a pub that served Irish Nachos…..I have been wanting to make them ever since!
I cannot remember which show that I was watching, but I do remember that they was made with deep fried potatoes. I was trying to avoid frying them, so I decide on two different methods to try out. I was originally going to make two separate posts, but changed my mind once I tasted these babies…..
Maybe I should explain after we make them! I found some insanely huge potatoes at the store, so I only needed 1 and a 1/2 potatoes…..
Wash them, dry them, and slice them into 1/4 inch rounds…..
Place them in a large bowl, and mix with olive oil, rosemary, thyme, sea salt, and black pepper…..
Place on a {parchment lined} baking sheet, and bake at 450 degrees for 20 minutes…..
Flip them over, and cook for an additional 20 minutes {I didn’t use parchment paper, so a few of them stuck to the pan}…..
They should be golden brown, and slightly crispy. I used a low-sided skillet, I have no idea what the actual name of the pan is, but it looks like it would be perfect for tortillas. 🙂 Place the potatoes on the skillet, slightly overlapping the edges as you go…..
Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the potatoes…..
and the chopped bacon…..
return to the oven for 3 to 4 minutes to melt the cheese. Sprinkle green onions and cilantro over the cheese. Serve with Greek yogurt/sour cream and diced tomatoes/pico de gallo/salsa…..
I put the Greek yogurt and pico de gallo in the center of the nachos, but you could also serve it on the side. I’m sure them would also be delicious with guacamole, but the grocery store was sold out of guacamole and avocados! 🙁
Now, for option number two. These are what I like to call the “cheater version”. I baked up some big, thick, steak fries in a 450 degree oven for 30 minutes (15 minutes on each side). I then covered them with cheese and bacon just like the homemade version…..
These are probably closer to what you would get in an actual pub…..
Okay, you would not find those in “My” Irish Pub. 😉 My issue with this version, is that they tasted like “french fries” with cheese and bacon on top. The homemade version, has a fresher, lighter taste…surprise, surprise! There is a hint of rosemary and thyme that is unexpected, and makes them more special.
Ultimately, I did not need two posts. The homemade version is perfect!
Enjoy!
Irish Nachos
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| Serves | 4 |
| Prep time | 15 minutes |
| Cook time | 44 minutes |
| Total time | 59 minutes |
| Meal type | Appetizer |
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 Pounds russet potatoes (cleaned, and sliced 1/4 inch thick)
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves (crushed)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves (crushed)
- sea salt & fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 - 5 Slices uncured, nitrate free, thick-sliced bacon (cooked and chopped)
- Greek yogurt or sour cream
- pico de gallo, salsa, or diced tomatoes (optional)
- 2 minced green onions
- 1 Tablespoon chopped cilantro leaves
Directions
| Preheat oven to 450 degrees. | |
| Wash and dry potatoes, leaving skin on. | |
| Slice potatoes into 1/4 inch rounds and place in a large bowl. | |
| Drizzle olive oil, rosemary, and thyme over potatoes. Stir to combine. | |
| Place potatoes, in a single layer, on a baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, turn over, and continue baking for an additional 20 minutes. | |
| Remove potatoes from baking sheet and place on a flat-sided cast iron skillet, slightly overlapping the edges. | |
| Sprinkle with cheese and bacon, and return to the oven for 3 to 4 minutes, or until cheese is completely melted. | |
| Sprinkle with green onions and cilantro, and serve with Greek yogurt or sour cream. | |
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Ummmm … I would totally make a meal out of these!! Seriously OMGosh!!!! Love it 🙂
LOL, I did Jamie. I had these for lunch today! 🙂
Now THESE are nachos! They’ll stick to your ribs! I’ll be thinking of this all day!
Music to my ears Tanya…thank you! 🙂
Ohhhhh yes!! These look amazing. We are a bit addicted to Food Network – especially Diners, Drive Ins & Dives. I must have like 30 different shows recorded at any given time with things I want to make. lol Must make these now too! Pinned!
I haven’t recorded shows in years, they just piled up on me. 😉 Yes, you must make these now, it’s a requirement, lol!
These are like nacho-style loaded baked potato chips! I love these, Lisa — what a great idea!
Thank you Marcie. 🙂
As a good Irish girl, I’m totally thinking this is dinner for “girls night.” I might put the potatoes on my silpat so they wouldn’t stick…
LOL, I thought about the silpat AFTER they had already stuck to the pan. Oooh, they would be perfect for “girls night” Seana!
I waited tables at an Irish pub in Dublin, OH for over a year. We had the best Irish pub food there! Including Irish nachos. 😉 These look delicious, Lisa! Pinned & sharing!
Oh how fun Carrie!! I have a slight obsession with Irish pub food, just in case you hadn’t noticed. 😉
Oh my goodness!! The Irish sure know how to eat their potatoes!! These look amazing and look like the way nachos should always be eaten. So so trying!! Pinned!!
Thank you so much Zainab! 🙂
Oh. Mah. Gah. I am dying!!! These look amaaaaazing! I want to eat them every day for the rest of my life. 😉
We make oven fries the same way at our house, only we cut them like fries instead of chips. We used to have issues with them sticking to the pan, until we realized that if we misted the pan with non-stick spray, they came loose no prob. I don’t know why- you’d think that the olive oil on the potatoes was enough, but I guess not.
Anyhow, I’m loving this recipe & I can’t wait to give it a whirl! Hope you have a great weekend, Lisa!
Thank you so much Allie!! I thought the olive oil would be enough, it works with my roasted potatoes. I think I will try a silpat next time and see how that works. I hope you have a great weekend as well. 🙂
I love potatoes, so these looks so good! Yum. Can’t wait to try the recipe:)
Thank you so much Ginnie. I’m sure you will love them. 🙂
Lisa,
Your skillet potatoes look so yummy. I love using my cast iron skillet. Thanks you so much for stopping by and linking up at Saturday Dishes.
I pinned these.
Blessings,
Diane Roark
Thank you Diane. I really need to use my skillet more than I do. 🙂
Wow I’m so glad I found this on Serenity You Sat. Dishes! I know my whole family will love these! I’m going to try them this week end. Did you cook the bacon first? thanks!
I am very glad you found me as well Jody! Yes, I cooked the bacon separately, then cut it up into pieces. I hope everyone enjoys them! 🙂
Lisa, these Irish nachos look wonderful…so much better than anything I’ve seen before. They look truly delicious. What a great idea! Thanks for sharing!
Not only do these look delicious – your photos are amazing as well!
Awe, thank you so much Melanie! 🙂
I saw these on foodgawker earlier this week and was totally drooling. Gorgeous photos and great idea! LOVE! Thanks for linking up to SNF 🙂
Thank you so much Chelsea! 🙂
I must try these soon! They look so perfect and the photos are stunning!
Thank you so much Ashley! 🙂
Oh my gosh Lisa! I think I could just eat these for a meal – I’m such a potato fiend…. thanks for sharing this recipe with us at MM tonight! Pinning!
Thank you Deb, I did eat them as a meal! You can’t go wrong with potatoes covered in cheese and bacon. 😉
I just love these Lisa!! I used to work at an Irish restaurant years ago and we served something like this! Brought back good memories!!
Thank you so much Renee. 🙂 I’m glad I brought back good memories, and not bad ones, LOL. 🙂
I love anything potato.
Potato and cheese ..
I am drooling over the pictures.
Happy to Co-host with you
Thank you Shey! 🙂
Oh yummy! We call these cheese fries around here, but I like the idea of making them in rounds.
Lisa, these look amazing!!!! I totally am going to try these – pinning and sharing!
Holy smokes these look so good! And just in time for St Patrick’s day. My fiance is English so he doesn’t celebrate but I could make these and wear green and he’d never know the difference… Haha!
Thank you Kyleigh, and good luck with your plan, lol 😉
Now this is what the Irish should be eating while watching soccer.
I agree!! Thanks Diane. 🙂
Now this is something I could dig into – they look highly addictive!
Oh they are Christy!! Thanks so much for stopping by. 🙂
You ROCK, Lisa! I love how you were inspired by FNW. Also, loving the whole process you showed of making this amazing potato creation! Sharing on FB… and pinning!
Thank you so much Gloria, you definitely keep my spirits up my friend! 🙂
Coming from an Irish heritage I tend to gravitate towards anything with ‘Irish’ in the title. I have to watch my potato consumption, and boy have I been eating a lot of them this month for recipes over at YUM, but this is certainly something I could see the husband and I sharing one night when I don’t really feel like cooking a big meal. Bacon and baking potatoes are easy enough. Beautiful photos too!
Thank you Chrystal. I actually did eat them for dinner, they were perfect. 🙂
WOW! Those look so good! I will have to try!
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Thank you Jennie. 🙂
We are huge potato lovers here, so I cannot wait to try these! I know my kids will love them! Pinning!
Thank you Michelle! 🙂
These look so good!! I’m going to have to try them very, very soon!! Thanks for linking up such wonderful goodies to Saturday Dishes!! Pinning.
Thank you Lucy! 🙂
These look ridiculously amazing!! I’d love to feature them in my St. Patty’s Day Recipe Roundup, if that’s okay with you?!
Thank you so much Rachel, that would be awesome! 🙂
Utterly brilliant. Forget chips and cheese-for my next party I’m making these! Just pinned and would love for you to share at Fridays Unfolded!
Alison
Nancherrow
Thank you so much Alison!!
Oh yummy, these look SOOO good! Popped over from Whimsy Wednesday 🙂
Thank you so much Cindy!!
WOWWW these look AMAZING!!
Thank you Kristi! 🙂
Lisa, I NEED some!! Love your plating and presentation!
Thank you so much Beth! 🙂
Those look delicious and very naughty with all the cheese on! Thanks for linking up to Sweet and Savoury Sundays, we’d love for you to link up again with us this weekend!
WOW!! I stumbledupon this just now and HAVE to try this! It looks amazing! What a fantastic idea!! Thank you for sharing!! ~Marion
Thank you so much Marion!! 🙂
So glad you shared these nachos with us on Foodie Friday… such a great twist on the nacho idea. Have a fun St. Patty Day.
I made these the other night with Jalapeno Venison Tender Wraps. They were completely amazing. I put a link to your recipe in my post: http://www.mywildkitchen.com/jalapeno-venison-tender-wraps/. Thank for sharing! We thoroughly enjoyed them!
Thank you Noel!! I am so glad that you liked them. 🙂
This looks so good, and it is so pretty!
Thank you so much Jaren. 🙂
Wow, this looks incredible! Pinned! ~Lisa
Thank you so much Lisa! 🙂
Wow awesome and so simple. Thanks for sharing! I could definitely make a vegan version of this recipe, maybe with some grilled tofu? Will have to try it out soon!
Thank you Tiffany. 🙂
My mouth is watering!!! I could literally eat this every day!!! yummy!
Thank you Teresa. 🙂
Oh wow, these are AMAZING! Like crisps, but chips, but not chips or crisps. So good!
Being Irish and all, I’m always looking for something new to do with potatoes. Loved these Irish nachos! Such a great idea!!!
Thank you so much!!
Yum! I’m going to be making these soon!
Thanks so much Roberta! 🙂
OOOOH. I live in London where it can be harder to track down the really nice tortilla chips (as in, not just plain Dorito style). But we are spoiled for choice with our taters. What a PERFECT idea!
Thank you so much Christine. I promise, these are much better than Doritos!! 😉
These are like classy potato skins! Love it! I’m making them right now, and I’m sure they’ll be delicious!
On another note: I know you don’t personally select the ads that appear on your page, but maybe you could work something out with your ad companies to not have anti-meth campaigns on your food blog. I mean, I support the message, but they’re kind of unappetizing.
Thank you so much Adrienne! I have never seen an anti-meth ad on my site. In fact, there shouldn’t be any medical ads on here. I can block them, but only if I can see them and get their code. 🙁 You’re right, definitely not appetizing!!
looks divine, will give a try esp since looks healthier.
Thank you so much! 🙂
This is a great idea. I love the nachos topping on top of the potatoes. I’d much prefer this to actually using nachos.
Thank you so much Corina. 🙂
Very tasty looking. Where I come from we wouldn’t call these Irish Nachos, just dinner, or lunch, or a hearty snack. Either way, delicious – thanks for sharing!!
Thank you so much John, you just made my day!!
Garlic powder and dill is good also.
Mine never look as good as yours turned out. 😀
Thanks for the tip Glenn, I will have to try that next time. 🙂
Love your posts! In Texas, we LOVE potatoes and cheese!! MM MM
Thank you so much Elaine. 🙂
Just a tip: true Irish nachos are meant to have shredded corned beef on top (instead of ground beef like traditional nachos)
Oooh, I never even thought about using shredded corned beef! Mine do not have ground beef, they have bacon. 🙂 I would have used Irish bacon, but I can’t find it in Iowa!! Thanks for the tip Melissa, maybe next year. 🙂
Yes, yes, yesssss! These looks delicious!
Thank you Phillip! They taste as delicious as they look. 🙂
These look scrumptious! I’ve bookmarked this recipe and am saving it for football season…. I’m sure the hubs will be mighty pleased!
I love how easy and amazing this recipe is! Thank you!
That looks delicious! i had irish nachos at a pub in abq. new mexico. Never thought it would be as good as they were. I crave them all the time! So excited to try these out!
I made a version of this:
In bowl: olive oil, chili powder, garlic salt, cilantro, oregano, black pepper
Toppings: cheddar, fresh onion, jalepeno, banana pepper, garlic, black olives, tomatoes, salt, lemon juice, hot sauce
I wouldn’t cook the potatoes for as long as you listed in my oven, but thanks for the idea!
I’ve made something very similar to this for years. Though I usually add some roasted garlic to my sour cream. We’ve always just called them loaded potatoes or loaded fries. I also make Chili potatoes or fries. Same idea, thick sliced potatoes or fries topped with your favorite chili, onion, and shredded cheese.
Thank you Mary. 🙂
Well this looks nothing short of fabulous! I’m totally trying this as soon as I can. This pregnant lady thanks you!! So glad to have stumbled upon your blog today. I’m excited to follow! 🙂
Thank you so much Alli, you will love them!! Welcome to my crazy part of the world. 🙂
What a great appetizer to serve at a party! I love the name “Irish Nachos”!
Thank you so much Anne! 🙂
Lisa, this dish is amazing for its simplicity and lovely taste, i’ve tried it today! Thank you for sharing!
Wow, these look amazing! Brilliant idea.
My local Irish pub makes these with waffle fries and a dollop of soupy refried beans, then cheese, then salsa and sour cream. It’s supposed to be an appetizer, but it’s a meal for me and my hubby.
This looks so amazing. You could eat it for breakfast lunch or dinner too!
These look amazingly delicious!
I’ve had something similar at a restaurant & they were SOOO good! They called them “Cowboy Nachos” there.
Just had to tell you that we’re featuring this amazing recipe in our “The Monthly Musing” newsletter at Life in a House of Testosterone for St. Patrick’s Day! I cannot wait to try this one out myself!
This is beautiful and looks so yummy. Amazing pictures! Linking up from SITS Link UP.
Thanks so much Aimee, and thanks for stopping by!! 🙂
This is one of my FAVORITE recipes of yours! Who doesn’t love nachos….and what a fun way to jazz them up for St. Patrick’s Day!
I tried this recipe 3 times before it finally worked. The first two times I burned the potatoes. The third time, I cooked the potatoes at 350 instead of 450 and they came out perfectly. Just a heads up in case anyone runs into the same problem I had.
Thank you for the heads up Courtney! Ovens cook differently so that might something to do with it. 🙂