Description
Irish Nachos are a delicious twist on traditional nachos featuring thinly sliced russet potatoes baked until crispy and topped with sharp cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, fresh jalapenos, tomatoes, sour cream, shallots, and green onions for a perfect savory snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
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Potato Base
- 2-3 large russet potatoes, washed, sliced into 1/8-inch thick rounds (about 2 pounds)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Toppings
- 2 cups (226 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded, diced for garnish
- 2 Roma tomatoes, diced for garnish
- 1/4 cup sour cream, for garnish
- 1 medium shallot, diced for garnish
- 2 green onions, diced for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and line one or two baking sheets with parchment paper to prepare for the potatoes.
- Mix seasoning: In a small bowl, combine kosher salt, paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper to create the seasoning blend.
- Coat potatoes: In a large bowl, toss the sliced potatoes with extra virgin olive oil and the seasoning mixture, ensuring each slice is evenly coated.
- Bake potatoes: Arrange the potato slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 20 minutes, then flip each potato slice and bake for an additional 9 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Assemble nachos: Remove the crispy potatoes from the oven and combine them onto one baking sheet. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon evenly over the potatoes.
- Melt cheese: Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 4 minutes, or until the cheese has completely melted.
- Add garnishes: Remove from the oven and top the nachos with diced jalapeno pepper, diced Roma tomatoes, sour cream dollops, diced shallots, and green onions to finish.
Notes
- For air fryer preparation, season potato slices as directed, air fry at 360 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes flipping every 5 minutes until crispy.
- After air frying, add cheese and bacon on top and air fry in batches for 1-2 minutes until cheese melts.
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking when air frying.
- Substitute bacon with vegetarian bacon or omit for vegetarian option.
- Adjust jalapeno quantity or omit for less heat.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a lighter garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
