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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers

    Published: Mar 10, 2017 · Updated: Apr 18, 2022

    Loaded Irish Nachos

    And it’s time for more fun Irish eats!

    Loaded Irish Nachos- an Irish recipe that's paleo friendly and the perfect appetizer to serve for St. Patrick's Day! Loaded with all the traditional Irish flavors!|thekitcheneer.com

    And the countdown to next year begins because Jake and I are actually going to GO to Ireland! I have been pretty much OBSESSED with the idea. I mean I have always wanted to go but it never became number 1 on my list until recently. I have been reading so many novels centered on Dublin or the majestic cliffs of Killarney.

    Then I watched P.S I Love You (for the 1,000,000th) time and it pretty much was a done deal. I CAN’T WAIT. So if anyone has ever been, I would LOVE some tips as this will be our first international excursion!

    But, getting a house this year is #1 priority. And I am SO ready for a house of our own. So, you know my Happy Little House/Travel boards are filled with so many dream kitchens and bright green fields of Ireland.

    SO EXCITED.

    Loaded Irish Nachos- an Irish recipe that's paleo friendly and the perfect appetizer to serve for St. Patrick's Day! Loaded with all the traditional Irish flavors!|thekitcheneer.com

    Anywho, let’s focus in on this recipe.

    As you can tell, I have been sharing a lot of more classic Irish recipes but decided that today needed a fun twist from the traditional Irish fare.

    Instead of hitting up your local Irish pub, how about a night in with these nachos and a Netflix binge! It’s not Netflix, but I just finished Mildred Pierce and I cannot get over how it ended! Her daughter drove me nuts!  And I really hope they put out another season on HBO Now.

    Ok ok, back to the nachos.

    Loaded Irish Nachos- an Irish recipe that's paleo friendly and the perfect appetizer to serve for St. Patrick's Day! Loaded with all the traditional Irish flavors!|thekitcheneer.com

    Here’s how it goes: I started with a mix of sweet potato, russet potato, and rutabaga wedges. Because variety. I seasoned them with olive oil and herbs plus garlic and roasted them in the oven until browned. Then I topped with my favorite Irish toppings: kale, prosciutto, corned beef, water cress, tomatoes, a drizzle of mint pea pesto, and a sprinkle of goat cheese. To top it off I added some scallions.

    Loaded Irish Nachos- an Irish recipe that's paleo friendly and the perfect appetizer to serve for St. Patrick's Day! Loaded with all the traditional Irish flavors!|thekitcheneer.com

    Ummmm yum!

    This pretty much was dinner the other night. I served some wedges on a bed of greens and topped it with more pesto. SO GOOD. This can also be easily made to fit Whole30. Just omit the cheese and yogurt.

    While I stick to a Whole30/Paleo lifestyle 85% of the time, I have learned from my many reintroductions that I can tolerate soft cheeses and yogurt now and then. I HIGHLY recommend doing the reintroduction as it tells you so much about what your body enjoys and doesn’t. Like I learned I CANNOT tolerate any soy products or dairy based dressings. But fermented yogurt seems to be fine.

    Loaded Irish Nachos- an Irish recipe that's paleo friendly and the perfect appetizer to serve for St. Patrick's Day! Loaded with all the traditional Irish flavors!|thekitcheneer.com

    I decided on goat cheese in this recipe because after I researched Irish cuisine I found that plain fermented yogurt plays a vital role in their diet. Especially in the old days. And goat cheese (or cheese in general) is big over there too!

    And before I go, the pesto… oh em gee it’s a MUST. I plan on using it as salad dressing, toss with my zucchini noodles or GF pasta, or a topping for hummus! LOVE THIS PESTO!!

    Loaded Irish Nachos- an Irish recipe that's paleo friendly and the perfect appetizer to serve for St. Patrick's Day! Loaded with all the traditional Irish flavors!|thekitcheneer.com

     

     

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    1. Kim Beaulieu says

      March 17, 2017 at 1:50 am

      These are absolute perfection. I love nachos and Irish nachos are just the best. Your photos are absolutely gorgeous.

      Reply
      • Amanda says

        March 17, 2017 at 8:42 am

        And they are super tasty too! Thank you so much Kim!

        Reply
    2. Isabelle @ Crumb says

      March 16, 2017 at 6:14 pm

      I clicked over here expecting to find the kind of loaded Irish nachos that my local pub serves, but these sound waaaaay better... I will happily take your beautiful, colourful plate all sprinkled with goat cheese and greens and pesto over the pub's sloppy mess of melted Velveeta and bacon bits!

      Reply
      • Amanda says

        March 16, 2017 at 6:36 pm

        Why thank you Isabelle! I really wanted these Nachos to reflect Ireland. Not slap some Mexican cheese and olives and call it Irish because the base is potatoes. I'm so happy you loved it! 😄

        Reply
    3. Jennifer Farley says

      March 16, 2017 at 12:27 pm

      I love any and all nachos. This is my wheelhouse!

      Reply
      • Amanda says

        March 16, 2017 at 12:28 pm

        Thank you Jennifer!

        Reply
    4. Kelly @ Nosh and Nourish says

      March 16, 2017 at 5:57 am

      a) i love nachos b) i love goat cheese c) i love all those veggies piled high. YUMMM

      Reply
      • Amanda says

        March 16, 2017 at 6:20 am

        It's SO SO good! lol I guess we think alike then! Thanks Kelly!

        Reply
    5. The Food Hunter says

      March 15, 2017 at 4:37 pm

      beautiful photos of this delicious dish

      Reply
      • Amanda says

        March 16, 2017 at 6:19 am

        Thank you so much Theresa!

        Reply
    6. Stephanie says

      March 15, 2017 at 2:49 pm

      oh, I would love to go to Ireland!!! So wonderful! And these machos - YUM!

      Reply
    7. Lora @savoringitaly says

      March 15, 2017 at 1:53 pm

      How wonderful you are going to visit Ireland...oh, how I would love to go there one day! These nachos look fantastic!!!

      Reply
    8. christine says

      March 15, 2017 at 8:04 am

      This is the prettiest plate of nachos I ever saw! I'd almost feel bad diving in head first......almost.

      Reply

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