Potato Nachos

These Potato Nachos are crispy, flavorful potatoes loaded with taco sauce, green olives, green onions, and melty cheddar cheese. The perfect appetizer!

Crispy potato slices layered with your favorite toppings—who knew nachos could taste this good? This potato nacho recipe is super easy and a breeze to customize. The idea is pretty simple—just use potatoes in place of tortilla chips. But the taste will surprise you. 

This is a really simple and basic recipe that you can build on. And they are ready in just 20 minutes! This is a super-quick recipe that’s perfect for last-minute cravings. 

Why You’ll Love Potato Nachos

• Perfect appetizer for the big game. You can make a huge batch and feed many people without breaking a sweat. 
• Great way to use leftover potatoes. Slice them up and top them with your favorite toppings. 
• Lower in salt than traditional nachos. This recipe is better for your heart since regular nachos are made with salty tortilla chips. 

Ingredients

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These are the ingredients you’ll need from the grocery store.

• Potatoes – Thin-sliced potatoes are loaded with baked potato nachos’ base and main ingredient. 
• Taco Sauce – This adds the Tex-Mex flavors that you love so much.
• Cheddar Cheese – Use your favorite type of shredded cheese. Monterey Jack cheese will taste delicious on it. 
• Salt – A little bit goes a long way, so add just enough to enhance the other flavors. 
• Green Onions – This adds color and a hint of sweetness to the nachos. 
• Green Olives – This adds a briny flavor that compliments the cheese. 

How to Make Potato Nachos

These sheet pan nachos are ready in 20 minutes. Here’s how to make them.  

• Step One: Preheat the broiler to high.
• Step Two: Place the potato slices in a single layer on baking sheets. Season with salt.
• Step Three: Broil 4 inches from the heat for about 4 minutes or until browned. Flip the potatoes and broil on the other side for about 4 minutes.

• Step Four: Drizzle taco sauce over potatoes. Sprinkle on green onions, green olives, and cheddar cheese.
• Step Five: Broil for about 2 minutes or until cheese melts. Serve hot.

Equipment Needed

If you want the best results possible when making potato nachos, I suggest grabbing a few key pieces of equipment.

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• Baking sheets
• Cheese grater
• Cutting board
• Spatula

What to Serve with Potato Nachos

Since these nachos are the perfect party food, I suggest serving them with these delicious appetizers. 

• Chili Cheese Wedges
• Chicken Queso Dip 
• Cheesy Potato Skins 
• Oven Baked Chicken Wings 
• Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts

Variations and Substitutions

• Add your favorite nacho toppings. Be creative and use as many as you want. 
• Use sweet potatoes. They will taste just as good as the white potatoes. 
• Top with cheese sauce. This will make it gooey. 
• Make them in the air fryer. The air fryer frees up your oven for other recipes. 
• Add spices to the potatoes. Sprinkle some garlic salt, chili powder, or sea salt on them. 
• Replace the taco sauce with taco seasoning. 

Storage Instructions 

Leftover potato nachos should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator and eaten within three days. 

Potato Nachos Tips and Tricks

• Broil the potato slices until they are golden brown. 
• Drizzle olive oil on top of the potatoes before you broil them. 
• Line the large baking sheet with parchment paper. 

What are the Best Kind of Potatoes for Potato Nachos? 

Russet potatoes will crisp up the best. To make them extra crispy when they broil, pat them dry with a paper towel before broiling them. 

What are the Best Toppings for Nachos?

Be creative and use your favorites! Try it with any of these toppings. 

• Sour Cream
• Black Beans 
• Ground Beef
• Crispy Bacon 
• Pico de Gallo 
• Red onion 
• Bell Pepper 
• Garden Salsa

Nacho Recipes

Want more nacho recipe love? Here you go.

• Beef Nacho Bake: Exactly what you need to make when you are craving something hearty and filling. It’s easy to make and so delicious.
• Spicy Chili Nachos: Perfect for entertaining! This easy recipe is packed full of fiery flavour. 

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