These Irish nachos are layered potato slices topped with cheese, bacon, jalapeno, and more to make a fantastic finger food! Some things are just better when baked in cast iron, and these loaded Irish pub nachos are a perfect example of how true that is. Any way that you decide to serve them, they are always a popular favorite that never lasts long!
Easy Irish Nachos Recipe
Crispy, seasoned thin cut russet potato chips are layered in the same skillet that we cooked our bacon in. They're then topped with Colby, cheddar, and Monterey jack cheeses, crispy pan-fried thick-cut bacon, sliced jalapeno peppers, black olives, and green onions!
Pile on your favorite loaded baked potato toppings, and serve these tasty Irish pub-style nachos with a side of sour cream, pico de gallo, creamy guacamole, ranch dressing, or some cheesy queso!
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🥘 Irish Nachos Ingredients
These Irish pub nachos feature classic baked potato toppings! Feel free to customize and add your favorites.
- Russet Potatoes - 2 large russet potatoes (1 ½ lbs or 4-5 medium potatoes).
- Olive Oil - 2 tablespoons of olive oil (extra virgin).
- Salt & Pepper- salt & pepper (to taste).
- Bacon - 3 slices of bacon (thick cut, cooked and chopped).
- Chives - 1 tablespoon of chives.
- Cheddar Cheese - 1 cup of cheddar cheese (shredded, or use a variety of cheeses).
- Pico De Gallo - ¼ cup of pico de gallo (or chopped tomatoes, optional).
- Jalapenos - 10-12 sliced jalapenos (optional, more or less to taste).
- Green Onions - 2 stalks of green onion (sliced, reserve some for garnish if desired).
*Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!*
🔪 How To Make Irish Nachos
These Irish nachos are easy to make and ready to eat in less than an hour! For this recipe, you will need a baking sheet, parchment paper, a sharp knife, a cast iron skillet, and some baking tongs.
This recipe will yield about 6 servings. You can easily double if you are serving a larger crowd!
- Prep. Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Season. Wash, dry, and cut potatoes into thin slices, about ¼ inch in thickness. (Instructions are for oven-baked potato chips, however, you can fry potato slices at 375°F (190°C) for 6-7 minutes). Toss sliced potatoes in olive oil and place them onto your baking sheet in a single layer. Season coated potatoes with salt and pepper.
- Bake. Place the baking sheet with sliced potatoes in the oven and bake at 400°F (205°C) for 20-25 minutes (they should be starting to get golden), then flip your sliced potatoes over to bake the opposite side. Season with salt and pepper and return to the oven.
- Continue baking. Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until the potato slices are getting golden and crispy. Remove the sliced potatoes from the baking sheet and arrange them in overlapping layers in your cast iron skillet or round baking dish.
Assemble the Nachos
- Add toppings. Sprinkle the arranged potatoes with chives, cheese, bacon, pico or tomatoes, sliced jalapenos, and green onions.
- Bake. Increase oven temperature to 450°F (230°C). Place layered nachos in the oven and bake for 4-5 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted.
- Serve. Serve immediately. Top with reserved tomatoes, green onion, olives, chives, cilantro, or parsley, and serve with your favorite dip (Greek yogurt, sour cream, ranch dressing, guacamole, or Rotel queso dip).
You will love this fun pub food, and these pub-style Irish Nachos are definitely a great snack! Serve them with my tasty Cajun or cheese dipping sauce. Enjoy!
💭 Angela's Tips & Recipe Notes
- Have your potatoes pre-baked and ready to layer with your toppings and bake for a quick appetizer, and if you are in need of a faster version (vs sliced potatoes, shown above) you can always use frozen steak fries as your base.
- If you don't have a cast-iron skillet, any oven-safe dish will work. Pie plates are about the right shape and work well, too.
- Load these tasty potatoes up with your favorite loaded baked potato toppings for the best party snack ever! I used a three-cheese variety blend of Colby, cheddar, and jack along with chopped bacon (or corned beef), pico de gallo, sliced jalapenos, black olives, chives, and green onions on our Irish Nachos that are shown here.
*Disclaimer: Yes, we know these are not traditional 'Irish' food. If anything, they are a very Americanized appetizer. However, Irish Nachos are in Irish pubs throughout the states and across the pond. 🙂
🥡 Storing & Reheating
Store your leftover Irish Nachos in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. Make sure to separate the potatoes and toppings before storing them to prevent the potatoes from becoming soggy. These nachos will also stay good for about 2 hours at room temperature.
Reheating Irish Nachos
Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C). Place your leftover Irish Nachos on a baking sheet or baking pan. Reheat until the potatoes become warmed through and your cheese melts. This will take about 10-15 minutes.
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❓ FAQ
You can use any kind of potato that you like! I prefer to use larger potatoes like russet, but you could use Yukon gold too if you'd like.
The main ingredient of this dish is potatoes and that's why they are referred to as Irish. It's a spin-off of Mexican-inspired nachos but topped with baked potato toppings instead of typical nacho toppings.
I wouldn't recommend freezing Irish nachos. Some of the toppings will not freeze well and your potato slices will become soggy. You can refrigerate Irish nachos for up to 3 days. I suggest taking all of the toppings and refrigerating them separately in airtight containers.
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📋 Recipe
Irish Nachos (Tasty Pub Food Appetizer!)
Ingredients
- 2 large russet potatoes (1 ½ lbs or 4-5 medium potatoes)
- 2 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)
- each, salt & pepper (to taste)
- 3 slices bacon (thick cut, cooked and chopped)
- 1 tablespoon chives
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded, or use a variety of cheeses)
- ¼ cup pico de gallo (or chopped tomatoes, optional)
- 10-12 sliced jalapenos (optional, more or less to taste)
- 2 green onions (sliced, reserve some for garnish if desired)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash, dry, and cut potatoes into thin slices, about ¼ inch in thickness. (instructions are for oven-baked potato chips, sliced potatoes can be fried at 375°F (190°C) for 6-7 minutes). Toss sliced potatoes in olive oil and place them onto your baking sheet in a single layer. Season coated potatoes with salt and pepper.2 large russet potatoes, 2 tablespoon olive oil, each, salt & pepper
- Place baking sheet with sliced potatoes in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes (they should be starting to get golden), then flip your sliced potatoes over to bake the opposite side. Season with salt and pepper and return to the oven.
- Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until the potato slices are getting golden and crispy. Remove the sliced potatoes from the baking sheet and arrange them in overlapping layers in your cast iron skillet or round baking dish.
- Sprinkle the arranged potatoes with chives, cheese, bacon, pico or tomatoes, sliced jalapenos, and green onions.3 slices bacon, 1 tablespoon chives, 1 cup cheddar cheese, 10-12 sliced jalapenos, 2 green onions
- Increase oven temperature to 450°F (230°C). Place layered nachos in the oven and bake for 4-5 minutes, or until cheese is fully melted.
- Serve immediately. Top with reserved tomatoes, green onion, olives, chives, cilantro, or parsley, and serve with your favorite dip (Greek yogurt, sour cream, ranch dressing, guacamole, or queso dip).¼ cup pico de gallo
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Notes
- Have your potatoes pre-baked and ready to layer with your toppings and bake for a quick appetizer, and if you are in need of a faster version (vs sliced potatoes, shown above) you can always use frozen steak fries as your base.
- If you don't have a cast-iron skillet, any oven-safe dish will work. Pie plates are about the right shape and work well, too.
- Load these tasty potatoes up with your favorite loaded baked potato toppings for the best party snack ever! I used a three-cheese variety blend of Colby, cheddar, and jack along with chopped bacon (or corned beef), pico de gallo, sliced jalapenos, black olives, chives, and green onions on our Irish Nachos that are shown here.
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