Description
Irish Nachos are crispy baked seasoned potato slices loaded with sharp cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, jalapeno, tomatoes, sour cream, shallots, and green onions, creating a perfect savory snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
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Potatoes and Seasoning
- 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 two baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cleanup and even cooking.
- Prepare seasoning: In a small bowl, mix together kosher salt, paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper to create the seasoning blend.
- Season potatoes: In a large bowl, toss the sliced potatoes with the extra virgin olive oil and the seasoning mixture until all slices are evenly coated.
- Arrange on baking sheets: Spread the seasoned potato slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets to ensure crispiness.
- Bake potatoes: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Then flip the potato slices and bake for an additional 9 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and crispy.
- Combine and add toppings: Remove the potatoes from the oven, combine them onto one baking sheet, sprinkle evenly with shredded sharp cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.
- Melt cheese: Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 3 to 4 minutes until the cheese has fully melted and is bubbly.
- Add fresh garnishes: Remove from oven and top with diced jalapeno, diced tomatoes, sour cream, diced shallots, and diced green onions to serve.
Notes
- Air fryer option: Season potato slices and air fry at 360 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes, flipping every 5 minutes until crispy.
- After air frying, top potatoes with cheese and bacon, then air fry again for 1-2 minutes to melt cheese.
- Use parchment paper in air fryer basket to prevent sticking.
- For spicier nachos, leave jalapeno seeds in or add extra jalapenos.
- Substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
