Best 6 Awesome Irish Nachos Recipes

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When it comes to culinary creativity, the fusion of Irish and Mexican flavors has produced a remarkable dish: Irish nachos. These nachos transcend the boundaries of traditional pub grub and Tex-Mex cuisine. Picture a symphony of crispy potato chips topped with savory corned beef, melted cheese, a vibrant tapestry of sautéed vegetables, and the tantalizing zing of tangy sauces. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will transport your taste buds to a realm of pure indulgence as we explore the best recipes for creating awesome Irish nachos.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

IRISH NACHOS



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Irish Nachos are the ultimate party appetizer -- handheld, crazy delicious, and made for sharing! Featuring crispy potatoes topped with cheese, bacon, and more cheese!

Provided by Kelly Anthony

Categories     Appetizer     Finger Food

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3-4 small Russet potatoes, scrubbed and dried
2 tablespoons canola oil ((or avocado oil), separated)
1 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt ((plus a pinch, separated))
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup half-and-half
1 1/2 cup freshly grated Cheddar cheese, separated
4 slices thick-cut bacon, diced
1 cup cheese curds (optional)
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
1 dallop sour cream (optional)

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!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 34 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 1059 mg, Fiber 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

AWESOME IRISH NACHOS



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This is a fun version of nachos, using waffle fries instead of tortilla chips. Every year at our annual St. Patrick's Day party, this is the first appetizer to go!

Provided by GailC

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Cheese     Nachos Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (14 ounce) package frozen waffle fries
1 pound ground beef
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 cup diced tomatoes
½ cup sliced black olives
½ cup sliced jalapeno peppers
3 leaves romaine lettuce, chopped
3 tablespoons sour cream, or to taste
3 tablespoons guacamole, or to taste

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.1 g, Cholesterol 64.7 mg, Fat 23 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 758.4 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

IRISH NACHOS



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J. Gilligan's Bar & Grill located in Arlington, Texas is believed to have invented the dish. It gets the "Irish" part of its name from the potatoes, which is something Ireland is famous for. And I love potatoes!!!

Provided by Bella Rachelle

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 32m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 potatoes, sliced thick with skin on
5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
6 slices cheddar cheese, chopped
4 pickled jalapenos, sliced
1/4 sweet onion, chopped
1 -2 tablespoon seasoning salt

Steps:

  • I started by frying thick slices of potatoes in vegetable oil until they turned golden! Drained them on paper towels and sprinkled with Seasoned Salt!
  • Then I took the potatoes and layered them on the bottom of my skillet.
  • added my chopped cheddar cheese, cooked bacon, onion, and jalapenos.
  • It's ready to be put it in the oven on broil for 10 - 15 minutes to make it hot and delicious!
  • Then just add the sour cream, scallions, tomatoes, and more jalapenos if you like! Top it off just like you would your favorite nachos. You are going to LOVE it! It tastes even better than Nachos!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426.9, Fat 18.7, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 50.9, Sodium 360.8, Carbohydrate 48.7, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 3.2, Protein 17.2

IRISH NACHOS



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Irish nachos are everything you love about nachos with one major bonus: your favorite toppings are loaded onto a pile of crispy, golden potatoes.

Categories     Halloween     St. Patrick's Day     Super Bowl     appetizers     snack

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 lb. Yukon gold potatoes
4 tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. ground black pepper
1 tsp. garlic powder
Nonstick cooking spray
2 tsp. salt
2 c. shredded cheddar-jack cheese
8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
Quick pickled onions (optional), sliced green onions, sour cream, and salsa, for serving
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/2 c. white vinegar
1/2 c. water
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt

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.

AWESOME IRISH NACHOS



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This is a fun version of nachos, using waffle fries instead of tortilla chips. Every year at our annual St. Patrick's Day party, this is the first appetizer to go!

Provided by GailC

Categories     Nachos

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (14 ounce) package frozen waffle fries
1 pound ground beef
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 cup diced tomatoes
½ cup sliced black olives
½ cup sliced jalapeno peppers
3 leaves romaine lettuce, chopped
3 tablespoons sour cream, or to taste
3 tablespoons guacamole, or to taste

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.1 g, Cholesterol 64.7 mg, Fat 23 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 758.4 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

THE MOST AWESOME GRANDE NACHOS IN THE WORLD!



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On the west banks of the Nile, naw just kidding This recipe is so easy, healthy, and well so darned good you will be forced to make it time and time again.

Provided by Eric Walker

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 (12 ounce) bag tortilla chips, low fat
2 lbs extra lean ground beef
1 large tomatoes, chopped 1/4 inch chunks
1 medium onion, chopped 1/4 inch chunks
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced green olives
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced black olives
1/2 cup coarsely chopped mushroom
0.5 (8 ounce) container light sour cream (more for the light hearty)
Trappey's jalapenos (the most important Ingredient, not only do they have heat but the best tasting jalapeno's I have eve)
1 (16 ounce) can fat-free refried beans
3 (1 ounce) packages Ortega taco seasoning
2 cups water
1 (1 ounce) can chopped green chili
1 medium onion, finely chopped (may omit)
1 (12 ounce) jar Ortega medium cheese sauce (warmed)
1/4 head medium chopped lettuce

Steps:

  • Brown the beef in large skillet and drain (in colander rinsing with hot water if possible to reduce fat intake).
  • Return to skillet with water, beans, taco seasoning, onion and green chilies.
  • Cook until everything is mixed well under medium-low heat stirring often until a low boil is achieved.
  • Reduce heat cover and simmer 10 minutes stirring every couple minutes.
  • The construction.
  • On a large plate cover with tortilla chips and dollop generous portions of the meat mixture on chips.
  • Now pour over WARMED cheese sauce.
  • Top with the lettuce next, then what ever order you want of the other veggies except the JP's.
  • Then add the JP's AS MUCH AS YOU CAN MUSTER YEA!
  • A couple dollops of sour cream and you are ready for a very filling, spicy treat that you will not forget--EVER.
  • You should also consider topping with some of my guacamole.
  • You are welcome.

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
  • If you don't have nacho chips, you can use tortilla chips or potato chips instead.
  • Feel free to add or remove toppings based on your preferences. Some popular additions include guacamole, salsa, sour cream, and jalapeños.
  • Serve the nachos immediately after assembling them so that the chips stay crispy.
  • If you're making the nachos ahead of time, store the chips and toppings separately and assemble them just before serving.

Conclusion:

Irish nachos are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They're perfect for parties, game days, or any other casual gathering. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for something new to try, give Irish nachos a try. You won't be disappointed.

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