Irish nachos are a popular pub appetizer that swaps out traditional corn tortilla chips for crispy sliced or roasted potatoes. Despite the name, they are an American pub creation rather than a traditional dish from Ireland.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds potatoes
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- non-stick cooking spray
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 8 slices bacon (crumbled)
- 2 cups cheddar-jack cheese (shredded)
- topping of your choice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Wash the potatoes and pat dry thoroughly. Slice the potatoes into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. In a large bowl, stir together the potatoes, oil, pepper, and garlic powder until well combined.
- Spray 2 rimmed baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray. Divide the potatoes equally between the 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 the oven. Bake until the potatoes are golden brown, about 10 to 15 minutes more.
- Remove the potatoes from the oven and sprinkle evenly with the salt. Let cool 5 minutes. Combine the potatoes on one pan and sprinkle with the bacon and cheese. Return the pan to the oven and bake until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes more.