Description
Crispy roasted potato slices topped with melted cheese, savory bacon, and fresh green onions. This easy Irish Nachos recipe is a crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for game days or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds potatoes, scrubbed and thinly sliced (about 1/8 inch thick)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces crumbled cooked bacon
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh green onions
- Optional toppings: sour cream, salsa, jalapeños
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the potato slices with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the potato slices in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the crispy potatoes.
- Return the baking sheet to the oven for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with crumbled bacon and chopped green onions.
- Add any optional toppings you desire.
- Serve your delicious Irish Nachos immediately.
Notes
- For extra crispy potatoes, ensure they are sliced thinly and not overlapping on the baking sheet.
- You can substitute corned beef or pulled pork for the bacon for a different flavor profile.
- Experiment with different cheeses like Monterey Jack or a blend of cheeses.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8th of recipe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg