Loaded Potato Irish Nachos (Saint Patrick's Day Party Appetizers)

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon is lower in fat and calories.

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: banana peppers

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Banana peppers provide a milder flavor with fewer calories.

Soak Yukon Gold potatoes in water if not using them immediately.

Slice the potatoes using a mandolin into thin slices, not paper thin.

Set aside the best slices for frying.

Heat oil in a pot to at least 350°F.

Fry the potato slices in batches for a few minutes until they get some color, ensuring the oil returns to temperature before adding new batches.

Salt the potatoes immediately after each batch comes out of the oil.

Top the fried potatoes with cheddar cheese and place them in the oven at 375°F until the cheese is melted, possibly a little burnt.

Add toppings of your choice, including sweet pickled jalapeños and a dollop of Greek yogurt.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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