Description
A quick and easy recipe featuring thinly sliced crispy potatoes topped with melted sharp cheddar, mozzarella cheese, and crispy bacon. Perfect for parties and casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium russet potatoes, washed and thinly sliced (about 1/8 inch thick)
- 6–8 slices bacon, cooked crisp
- 1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste (kosher preferred)
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons green onions or chives, chopped (optional)
- Sour cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). If using a skillet, have it ready on medium heat.
- Slice the potatoes thinly (about 1/8 inch thick). Rinse slices in cold water to remove excess starch, then pat dry thoroughly with paper towels.
- Toss the potato slices in a large bowl with olive oil, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until lightly coated.
- Spread the potatoes evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer, avoiding overlap.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp around the edges. Watch closely after 15 minutes to prevent burning.
- While potatoes bake, cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy (about 8-10 minutes). Drain on paper towels and crumble or chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Remove potatoes from oven and sprinkle shredded sharp cheddar and mozzarella evenly over the top, then scatter crispy bacon bits.
- Return to oven for 5-7 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. For a golden crust, broil for 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Remove from oven, garnish with chopped green onions or chives, and serve immediately with sour cream on the side.
Notes
Dry potatoes thoroughly to ensure crispiness. Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet to prevent soggy potatoes. Flip potatoes halfway through baking for even crisping. Use freshly shredded cheese for better melting. Watch broil step carefully to avoid burning cheese. For leftovers, reheat in toaster or conventional oven to maintain crispness; avoid microwaving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: Irish-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approxima
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 26
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 18
Keywords: Irish nachos, crispy potatoes, cheese and bacon, party snack, comfort food, easy recipe