Best Awesome Irish Nachos Recipes

IRISH NACHOS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425° and line a rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper.
• Slice the potatoes into 1/4" thick rings and add the sheet pan. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of oil and sprinkle with 1 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Toss the potatoes to evenly distribute the seasoning and lay out in a single layer on the sheet pan.
• Bake for 30-32 minutes, until the potatoes are golden brown across the tops. While the potatoes are baking, fry the bacon and make the cheese sauce.
• Add the diced bacon to a large pan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the bacon is crispy, 6-8 minutes. Set bacon aside on a plate lined with a paper towel.
• For the cheese sauce, add 1 tablespoon of oil to a saucepan over medium heat. Allow to come to temperature and sprinkle over the flour. Whisk about 1 minute. Do not allow the flour to brown.
• Begin adding the half-and-half one generous splash at a time, whisking well after each addition. Once all of the half-and-half has been added, allow the mixture to simmer 4-5 minutes, just until slightly thickened.
• Remove from the heat and stir in 1 cup of Cheddar cheese and a generous pinch of Kosher salt. Set aside.
• Remove the potatoes from the oven, drizzle with the cheese sauce, cheese curds (if using), the remaining 1/2 cup of Cheddar, and diced bacon.
• If desired, return to the oven for 4-5 minutes, just until the cheese curds have melted. Top with sliced green onions and sour cream (if using), serve, and enjoy!

AWESOME IRISH NACHOS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• Arrange waffle fries in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until light golden in color, 12 to 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook and stir ground beef in a large skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain excess grease. Stir in taco seasoning and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more.
• Transfer baked fries to a 9x13-inch baking pan. Spread ground beef evenly over fries. Cover beef with cheese.
• Return to the oven until cheese has melted, about 5 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and garnish with tomatoes, olives, jalapenos, and lettuce. Dollop sour cream and guacamole on top.

IRISH NACHOS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425°. Wash the potatoes and pat dry thoroughly. Slice the potatoes into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. In a large bowl, stir together the potatoes, olive oil, pepper, and garlic powder until well combined.
• Spray two rimmed baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray. Divide the potatoes equally between pans and arrange them in an even layer. Bake for 20 minutes then remove the pans from the oven. Flip the potatoes, rotate the pans, and return to oven. Bake until the potatoes are golden brown, about 10 to 15 minutes more.
• Remove the potatoes from oven and sprinkle evenly with the salt. Let cool 5 minutes. Combine the potatoes on one pan and sprinkle with the bacon and shredded cheese. Return the pan to oven and bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes more. Sprinkle with the quick-pickled onions and green onions; top with salsa and sour cream.
• To make the quick-pickled onions (optional): Combine the onion, vinegar, 1/2 cup water, sugar, and salt in a small microwave-safe bowl or measuring cup. Microwave on high for 3 minutes. Let cool 15 minutes.