This recipe for Irish Nachos is potato chips layered with plenty of cheese and toppings. Potato nachos are a simple yet unique snack that’s perfect for parties!
I think nachos are one of the greatest food inventions. Crispy chips are pretty great on their own, but when you load them up with toppings and put them in the oven they become something magical – the ultimate appetizer!
As much as I love the traditional chips-beans-cheese-salsa flavor combination, I think these Irish nachos are even better. This nachos hack uses potato chips instead of tortilla chips, and I continued the potato theme by topping these nachos with baked potato fixings. Best of all, you can assemble these nachos in minutes!
How to make Irish Nachos
This recipe starts with a bag of kettle cooked potato chips. I use the kettle style chips because they’re sturdier and tend to hold up better underneath all those delicious toppings.
The chips get placed on a pan and topped with a generous amount of cheese. I used cheddar cheese here, but you could do a combination of cheese if you prefer – mozzarella or pepper jack would be a great addition.
Next up is the bacon – you can cook your own or buy pre-cooked bacon, whichever you prefer! The bacon goes on top of the cheese and the whole pan goes into the oven until the cheese is melted.
The final step is to add a good sized dollop of sour cream and a sprinkling of fresh tomatoes and chives. Serve these Irish nachos immediately with plenty of napkins!
I served these nachos at a party, and people absolutely loved them – they taste like a loaded baked potato, except you can eat them with your hands instead of a knife and fork. Irish nachos are sometimes made with roasted potato slices or wedges, but I chose to use the potato chips because it’s less work AND you just can’t get the same crunch from roasted potatoes.
These Irish nachos are great for St. Patrick’s Day, perfect for game day, or just for when you want a hearty and filling snack. It’s a unique offering that will have your guests begging for the recipe!
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Irish Nachos
This recipe for Irish Nachos is potato chips layered with plenty of cheese and toppings. Potato nachos are a simple yet unique snack that's perfect for parties!
Ingredients
- 4 cups kettle style potato chips
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked crumbled bacon
- 1/4 cup finely chopped chives
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup diced tomato
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- Place the chips on a sheet pan or in a pie plate.
- Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the chips, then add the bacon on top of the cheese.
- Bake for approximately 5 minutes or until cheese is melted,
Top with sour cream, tomato and chives and serve immediately.
This post has been sponsored by Frito-Lay. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that make Dinner at the Zoo possible! This recipe was originally posted on June 6, 2016 and was updated on March 5, 2018 with new content.
Tricia @ Saving room for dessert says
Quick and easy and I bet they disappear in a flash! Great idea Sara – thanks so much 🙂
Sam says
Easy enough for me to make for the Warriors play off game! Everyone loves potato chips!
Debbie says
What a great easy appetizer with things I usually have on hand! My family loves potato chips!
Chris Scheuer says
Such a fun idea! I’m sure they disappeared in a flash!
Greg says
What a fun snack! Those would be great on a weekend!
Robyn @ Simply Fresh Dinners says
These would disappear in a hurry, for sure. So easy to put together, too!
Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says
Super fun and no-doubt delicious! What a great snack idea 🙂
robin rue says
Oh yum! Around here Irish Nachos are made with tater tots and they are SO good. I will have to try them your way!
Stacie says
Well, this is an interesting take on St. Patrick’s Day food! That is one awesome recipe! I can’t wait to make this. Om nom nom.
Danielle Smith says
I like this different spin on nachos! A perfect snack for St. Patrick’s Day!
Amy D says
I have never heard of Irish Nachos. I’ve been missing out on this delicious goodness.
Christie says
I have never heard of this! It looks absolutely delicious! An ideal snack/appetizer for St. Patrick’s Day.
Dogvills says
I think this would be my family’s new favorite home movie nights snack. It has everything they love! We’ll have this on Saturday. Now to find a good movie all of us will enjoy with this Irish Nachos. 🙂
Jeanine says
Yum! These look delicious. I haven’t had nachos in a very long time I could go for some of these right about now!
Maureen says
I haven’t ever heard the term Irish Nachos before. These look so good. I must eat them all. I am going to make them, but I will have to try to hold myself back from eating them all instead of sharing 😉
Monica says
This look sooo good! We’ve always made nachos with tortilla chips but I bet that the potato chips are what make this recipe delicious!
Shell says
Irish nachos would definitely be a hit around here! I’m going to have to make these.
AnnMarie John says
Talk about a good recipe for movie night with the family! I think this is going to be a winner right here. Of course, it’s also something good to serve on St. Patty’s Day! Love the mix of flavors!
brianne says
I’ve never heard of Irish Nachos before, but these looks so yummy. My mouth is watering now!
Kelly Reci says
Now this is something I am more than willing to have on St. Patrick’s Day! What a delicious way to celebrate – I am sure my friend (whose mother is from Ireland) would double-approve.
Toni | Boulder Locavore says
This looks really good! A sure hit for St. Patrick’s Day!
Heather says
I’m not really into corned beef and cabbage so finding a fun recipe to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day has been on my radar. This sounds awesome! Nachos loaded up with festive goodness.
Kiwi says
I like this concept of Irish nachos. This will be fun to have even during St.Pattys day.