Tasty 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 Nachos are a perfect example of how true that is!
Irish Nachos are so yummy they've been adopted as a mainstay of pubs everywhere!
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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Any way that you decide to serve your Irish Nachos, they are always a popular favorite that never lasts long!
🥘 Ingredients
- 2 large Russet Potatoes (1 ½ lbs or 4-5 medium potatoes)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (extra virgin)
- 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 stalks Green Onions (sliced, reserve some for garnish if desired)
- Salt & Pepper (to taste)
*Be sure to see the recipe card below for ingredients, amounts & instructions!*
🔪 Step-By-Step 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.
- 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.
Assemble the Nachos
- Sprinkle the arranged potatoes with chives, cheese, bacon, pico or tomatoes, sliced jalapenos, and 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 Rotel queso dip).
You will love this fun pub food, and these pub-style Irish Nachos are definitely a great snack! 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. They are delicious (like souped-up baked potato skins)!!
*Disclaimer: Yes, we know these are not traditional 'Irish' food. If anything, they are a very Americanized appetizer. However, Irish Nachos are served in Irish pubs throughout the states and across the pond. 🙂
☘️ More Amazingly Tasty Irish Recipes!
- Irish Lamb Stew
- Corned Beef and Cabbage
- Irish Oatmeal Cake with Caramel Pecan Frosting
- Irish Apple Cake
- Traditional Irish Soda Bread
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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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