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Irish Nachos
This recipe for Irish Nachos is easy to make with potato chips, smothered in a rich, creamy beer cheese sauce, then topped with crispy bacon. It's the perfect pub food to make at home for a party snack, game day appetizer, or a great side dish to pair with Reuben Sandwiches!
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 839 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
American , Irish
Ingredients
- 1 cup beer cheese sauce click the link for the full recipe, or view it in the notes section below
- 4 cups kettle potato chips
- ½ cup cooked, crumbled bacon approximately 6 slices bacon
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup green onions diced
- ¼ cup diced tomato
Instructions
- Prepare the beer cheese sauce according to the directions in the notes section below.
- Arrange the kettle chips slightly overlapping on a large plate, skillet, or sheet pan.
- Pour warm beer cheese sauce evenly over the chips. Top with the cooked, crumbled bacon.
- Dollop sour cream in the middle of the nachos, then top with diced green onions and tomatoes. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- To make the beer cheese sauce:
- The beer cheese sauce can be made in advance and reheated on the stove before assembling the Irish nachos.
- When making the beer cheese sauce, the alcohol will cook off during the process of heating the sauce on the stove. But if you prefer, you can use nonalcoholic beer to make the sauce.
- To add spice to these nachos, stir 2-3 teaspoons of your favorite hot sauce into the beer cheese sauce, or add nacho sliced jalapenos on top.
- Grate 1 cup cheddar cheese and ½ cup Swiss cheese, then set them aside.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan on the stove over medium heat. Once the butter is melted, whisk in 2 tablespoons flour to form a roux. Once combined, slowly pour in ½ cup heavy cream and whisk to combine.
- Add ¼ cup beer, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, ½ teaspoon dijon mustard, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, and ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika, and stir to combine.
- Bring to a gentle simmer then turn the heat on the stove to low. Add the shredded cheddar cheese and Swiss cheese to the pan. Stir continuously until the cheese is fully melted and the dip is smooth and creamy.
Nutrition Information
Calories
839kcal
(42%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
62g
(95%)
Saturated Fat
22g
(110%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Monounsaturated Fat
23g
Cholesterol
109mg
(36%)
Sodium
1194mg
(50%)
Potassium
1167mg
(33%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1177mg
(24%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
328mg
(33%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 839
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 839kcal | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 62g | 95% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 1194mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 1167mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1177mg | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 328mg | 33% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.