Best 5 Irish Nachos Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful fusion of Irish and Mexican flavors with our enticing Irish nachos recipe. This innovative dish combines the best of both worlds, featuring crispy potato wedges topped with a rich and flavorful cheese sauce, seasoned ground beef, and all your favorite nacho fixings.

For those seeking a vegetarian alternative, we also offer a tantalizing recipe for Irish nachos sans the beef. This meatless version boasts a hearty blend of sautéed vegetables, ensuring a satisfying and flavorful experience.

If you're looking for a quick and easy appetizer or a fun and festive party snack, our recipe for Irish nachos bites is the perfect choice. These bite-sized delights are made with wonton wrappers filled with nacho ingredients and baked until golden brown.

And for those with a sweet tooth, our dessert nachos recipe is a must-try. This unique treat features crispy tortilla chips topped with a luscious chocolate sauce, fresh fruit, and whipped cream. It's the perfect ending to any meal or a delightful snack to satisfy your sweet cravings.

No matter which recipe you choose, our Irish nachos are sure to be a hit with family and friends. So gather your ingredients, get creative, and enjoy the delicious fusion of flavors that these recipes have to offer.

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

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 POTATO NACHOS



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Irish potato nachos. You can also deep-fry the potatoes instead of baking them.

Provided by DaDD

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Cheese     Nachos Recipes

Time 4h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 russet potatoes, sliced 1/8-inch thick
1 tablespoon minced garlic
¼ cup vegetable oil
salt to taste
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
4 green onions, chopped, divided
2 cooked chicken breasts, thinly sliced, divided
½ cup jalapeno peppers cut into rings, divided
1 large tomato, chopped
¼ cup salsa, or to taste
¼ cup sour cream, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place potatoes and garlic in a bowl and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak for 4 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Drain potatoes and pat dry.
  • Combine potatoes and vegetable oil in a bowl and toss to coat. Spread potatoes slightly apart in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  • Bake potatoes in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 25 minutes.
  • Sprinkle salt over potatoes. Spread 1/2 the Cheddar cheese, 1/2 the Monterey Jack cheese, and 1/2 the mozzarella cheese over the potatoes. Sprinkle 1/2 the onions, 1/2 the chicken, and 1/2 the jalapeno peppers respectively over the cheese. Repeat layering with remaining cheeses, onion, chicken, and jalapenos.
  • Bake nachos in the oven until cheese melts and chicken is hot, 10 to 15 minutes. Top nachos with tomato, salsa, and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.1 calories, Carbohydrate 17.2 g, Cholesterol 33.3 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 195 mg, Sugar 2 g

IRISH NACHOS



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Not the healthiest snack, but one of my favorites for Sunday football! Feel free to tweak ingredients to suit your personal taste. Serve with your favorite condiments; I recommend blue cheese dressing or barbeque sauce.

Provided by eileen

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Cheese     Nachos Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (32 ounce) package frozen French fries
6 slices bacon
4 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded
4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Arrange fries in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until light golden in color, 17 to 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Dice.
  • Remove fries from the oven. Preheat the oven's broiler. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Add a layer of fries, diced bacon, cheeses, and jalapeno peppers. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used.
  • Broil until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.9 calories, Carbohydrate 28.4 g, Cholesterol 35.1 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 12.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 694.7 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

IRISH NACHOS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 cups potato chips
2 cups shredded Cheddar
2 ounces crisp cooked bacon, chopped
1 cup sour cream
2 tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup chopped chives

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Lay out the potato chips in an even layer on a baking sheet and top with the Cheddar and bacon. Bake until the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes. Top with dollops of the sour cream and the chopped tomato and chives. Serve warm.

IRISH CHICKEN NACHOS



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We substituted waffle fries for tortilla chips and topped them with chicken, cheddar cheese and sliced jalapeños for our Irish twist on a Mexican favorite. Serve with salsa and sour cream.

Provided by By Cheri Liefeld

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 bag (22 oz) frozen waffle fries
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
1 cup shredded cooked chicken
5 slices bacon, crisply cooked
1/4 cup sliced green onions (4 medium)
2 jalapeño chiles, sliced
Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
Sour cream

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450°F. Place waffle fries on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake 20 minutes. Remove from oven.
  • Set oven control to broil. Top waffle fries with 1 cup cheese, the chicken, remaining cup of cheese, the bacon and chiles.
  • Broil 2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve warm topped with salsa and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the nachos will be.
  • Don't skimp on the cheese. Nachos are all about the cheese, so don't be afraid to use plenty of it.
  • Make sure the cheese is melted and gooey. This is what makes nachos so irresistible.
  • Load up the nachos with your favorite toppings. There are endless possibilities, so get creative and have fun.
  • Serve the nachos immediately. Nachos are best when they're hot and fresh out of the oven.

Conclusion:

Irish nachos are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They're perfect for parties, game days, or any other occasion. With so many different ways to make them, you're sure to find a recipe that you'll love. So next time you're looking for a fun and festive dish, give Irish nachos a try.

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