How to Make Irish Sweet Potato Nachos:
Step1
Thinly slice sweet potatoes with a mandolin (about chip thickness)
Step 2
Arrange the chips onto a greased baking sheet.
Step 3
Spray the slices of sweet potato with olive oil (using a can of cooking spray helps cover the chips more evenly so I’d recommend this method vs. drenching it in olive oil; or even brushing it). 
Step 4
Bake the chips at 400 F for 10-15 minutes or until crisp looking.
Step 5
Remove chips from baking sheet onto wire rack for cooling.
Step 6
Fry bacon strips in non-stick frying pan. Place bacon onto paper towel to absorb excess fat. Chop it up with a knife into tiny bite size pieces.
Step 7
Top with grated cheddar and bacon bits. Put back into the oven for 2-3 minutes until the cheese has melted.
Step 8
Top again, this time with sour cream, sliced spring/green onions. Serve
Sweet Potato Irish Nachos
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Diet: Omnivore
Description
Crispy sweet potato chips piled high with savory bacon, creamy sour cream, and sharp cheddar. The perfect easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 sweet potatoes (454 g) sweet potatoes
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 stem green onion
- 2 slices bacon
- 1/4 cup freshly grated aged cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Thinly slice sweet potatoes into chip-like thickness.
- Arrange the sweet potato chips on a greased baking sheet.
- Spray the sweet potato chips with olive oil.
- Bake the chips at 400°F (204°C) for 10-15 minutes, or until browned and crisp.
- Remove the chips from the baking sheet and place them on a wire rack to cool.
- Fry bacon strips in a non-stick frying pan until cooked.
- Place the cooked bacon on paper towels to absorb excess fat.
- Chop the bacon into small pieces.
- Top with sour cream, sliced green onions, grated cheddar cheese, and bacon bits.
Notes
- For extra crispy sweet potato chips, soak the sliced potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes before baking to remove excess starch.
- If you don’t have fresh green onions, you can substitute 1 tablespoon of dried chives.
- Store leftover sweet potato chips separately from the toppings in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat chips gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Oven-Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 20
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Frequently Asked Questions
What thickness should I slice the sweet potatoes for the nachos?
You should slice the sweet potatoes about the thickness of a chip using a mandolin for optimal crispness.
How do I achieve the best crispiness for the sweet potato chips?
Spraying the slices with olive oil using a cooking spray helps cover them evenly, and baking at 400°F for 10-15 minutes until they look crisp is key.
What type of cheese works best for topping the nachos?
Grated cheddar cheese is recommended for topping the nachos, as it melts well and complements the flavors of the bacon and sweet potatoes.
