What are Irish nachos?

Question

I overheard someone last night say, "yeah, and we also had some Irish nachos so I'm ok." I'm making the bold assumption that they are a food item.

Answer 1

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Hi,
I'm from Ireland and NO-ONE here eats 'Irish Nachos', however several Irish bars around the world have branded their nacho servings as 'Irish Nachos' - perhaps to sell more Nachos...

The Ingredients are
Waffle-cut french fried potatoes
Shredded jack and cheddar cheese
Chopped green onions
Chopped canned black olives
Sour cream
Salsa

And the Recipe is as follows..
Top fries with onions and olives, cover with cheese and bake until it melts. Serve with sour cream and a nice fresh salsa.

Variations: The ingredients above are a bare minimum. Classic additions include chopped tomato, sliced pepperoncini, and pickled jalapeños. Some folks like guacamole.

If you like meat, consider crumbled bacon, sliced pepperoni, or perhaps chili.

Hope this helps - it sounds yummy :)

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Asker's Comment:

I like the Irish perspective... it's good to know that this is not a worldwide phenomenon

Answer 2

Ingredients
Waffle-cut french fried potatoes
Shredded jack and cheddar cheese
Chopped green onions
Chopped canned black olives
Sour cream
Salsa

Recipe
Top fries with onions and olives, cover with cheese and bake until it melts. Serve with sour cream and a nice fresh salsa.

Variations: The ingredients above are a bare minimum. Classic additions include chopped tomato, sliced pepperoncini, and pickled jalapeños. Some folks like guacamole.


If you like meat, consider crumbled bacon, sliced pepperoni, or perhaps chili.

Answer 3

They're fries smothered with chili and cheddar cheese and topped with jalapenos, chives, olives, diced tomatoes, guacamole and sour cream. Good stuff!!!

Answer 4

Yup. Crispy fried seaweed eaten with colcannon.

Source(s):

Recent invention - last 10 mins - patent pending.

Answer 5

I'm offended! I'm reporting you! Irish nachos, jeez whiz! Just kidding. Yeah, everyone's right it's just fries with nacho toppings (you know, Irish - potatoes, get it?)

Source(s):

I'm part Irish

Answer 6

"Irish Nachos

Not, I think, a traditional Irish recipe. Great bar food or a meal in itself. Don't confuse with the similar dish made from fried potato skins.
Ingredients Waffle-cut french fried potatoes
Shredded jack and cheddar cheese
Chopped green onions
Chopped canned black olives
Sour cream
Salsa
Recipe Top fries with onions and olives, cover with cheese and bake until it melts. Serve with sour cream and a nice fresh salsa.

Variations: The ingredients above are a bare minimum. Classic additions include chopped tomato, sliced pepperoncini, and pickled jalapeños. Some folks like guacamole."

Source(s):

http://www.tinsel.org/stdh/cookbook/entr…

Answer 7

Irish means potatoes. Irish nachos are just like regular nachos with potato skins or fries replacing the tortilla chip. Our favorite recipe is to make tater tots. On top of the tots, layer cheddar and pepper jack cheeses and jalepeno slices. Put under the broiler until the cheese is bubbly. Now add chopped onions, finely chopped black olives, sour cream and guacamole. Now, you've made me hungry!