Irish Nachos and Cheese Dip
When I think of St. Patrick’s Day, images of thatched roofs, rolling green hills and pubs full of warm and inviting foods come to mind. What’s more warm and inviting than a good ole potato with some cheese to dip it in? Nothing I can think of!
Ingredients
Irish Nachos
- 1 bag baby gold potatoes 1 1/2 lbs
- 1/4 cup chopped bacon
- 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 3 tbsp oil
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese 1
- 1 green onion chopped, for garnish
Irish Cheese Dip
- 1 package shredded mild or sharp cheddar cheese 16 ounces
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup Irish light beer of choice
- 1 tbsp spicy mustard
- 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 1 tsp smoked paprika for garnish
Instructions
Irish Nachos
- Preheat oven to 450 F
- Wash potatoes and slice into circles
- In bowl, mix potatoes, bacon, garlic powder, salt, pepper, oil and cheese. Place mixture on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Cook 45 minutes until potatoes are crisp. Garnish with chopped green onion.
Irish Cheese Dip
- In food processor, blend shredded cheese, cream cheese, beer, mustard and garlic powder. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
- Place in bowl and garnish with paprika