AWESOME IRISH NACHOS

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This is a fun version of nachos, using waffle fries instead of tortilla chips. Every year at our annual St. Patrick's Day party, this is the first appetizer to go!

Provided by GailC

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Cheese     Nachos Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (14 ounce) package frozen waffle fries
1 pound ground beef
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 cup diced tomatoes
½ cup sliced black olives
½ cup sliced jalapeno peppers
3 leaves romaine lettuce, chopped
3 tablespoons sour cream, or to taste
3 tablespoons guacamole, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Arrange waffle fries in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until light golden in color, 12 to 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook and stir ground beef in a large skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain excess grease. Stir in taco seasoning and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more.
  • Transfer baked fries to a 9x13-inch baking pan. Spread ground beef evenly over fries. Cover beef with cheese.
  • Return to the oven until cheese has melted, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and garnish with tomatoes, olives, jalapenos, and lettuce. Dollop sour cream and guacamole on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.1 g, Cholesterol 64.7 mg, Fat 23 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 758.4 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

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