Irish Nachos

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!

How to make Irish Potato Nachos:

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 or greased} baking sheet, and bake at 450 degrees for 20 minutes…..

Flip them over, and cook for an additional 20 minutes {I did not grease the pan, so a few of them stuck}…..

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 they 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.

**I used this Griddle to make these Irish Potato Nachos {affiliate link}

Ultimately, I did not need two posts.  The homemade version is perfect!

Enjoy!

Irish Potato Nachos

Irish Potato Nachos are a fun twist on traditional nachos, made with thinly sliced potatoes, crispy bacon, melted cheese and all of your other favorite toppings!

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Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Irish

Keyword: appetizer, potaoes, cheese, bacon, recipe, Irish, St. Patrick's Day

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

Servings: 4 Servings

Calories: 439kcal

Author: Lisa Johnson

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes (cleaned, and sliced 1/4 inch thick)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary (crushed)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves (crushed)
• sea salt and black pepper (to taste)
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 5 slices uncured bacon (cooked and chopped)
• 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (plus more for serving)
• 1/4 cup pico de gallo style salsa (plus more for serving)
• 2 minced green onions
• 1 Tablespoon chopped cilantro leaves

Instructions

• 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 greased 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 and salsa.

Notes

• 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 they would also be delicious with guacamole, but the grocery store was sold out of guacamole and avocados!

Nutrition

Calories: 439kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 486mg | Potassium: 871mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 8.4% | Vitamin C: 13.5% | Calcium: 24.9% | Iron: 11.5%

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