Delicious Irish Nachos
A crunchy, cheesy riff on fries and Reuben flavors, perfect for gatherings or weeknight meals.
Ingredients
For the nachos
- 1 bag waffle fries (Use Alexia brand for best results.)
- 2 cups corned beef, chopped Perfect for using leftovers.
- 1 cup sauerkraut Choose any brand to suit your taste.
- 1-2 cups Emmental Swiss cheese, shredded Gruyère can be substituted.
- 1/2 cup Thousand Island dressing Homemade preferred but store-bought is okay.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven according to the bag instructions and spread the waffle fries in a single layer on a rimmed sheet pan. Avoid crowding.
- While the fries bake, warm the corned beef in a skillet over medium heat. Chop or shred it into bite-sized pieces.
- Drain sauerkraut in a fine mesh sieve to remove excess liquid and rinse if too tangy. Heat briefly in a pan if necessary.
Assembly
- Arrange the hot fries on a sheet pan or oven-safe platter, scatter corned beef, and distribute sauerkraut.
- Sprinkle the Emmental Swiss cheese evenly over the top.
Cooking
- Broil the assembled nachos on the top rack for 1-3 minutes, watching closely until the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
- Drizzle with Thousand Island dressing just before serving.
Notes
Serve extra dressing on the side. Store leftovers in separate containers for up to 2 days. For variations, consider swapping corned beef for pastrami or making it vegetarian with smoked tempeh.