Irish Tater Totchos

Steps

• 1

  Cook Spud Puppies potatoes according to package directions, but make sure to cook them until very crispy (about 30 minutes).
• 2

  Meanwhile, heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Cook the bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels and then crumble into pieces.
• 3

  Drain all but 1 tablespoon of bacon grease from the skillet. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and when hot add the diced onion, red pepper and jalapeno. Season with salt and pepper, saute for 5-8 minutes or until soft. Add the black beans and cook 1-3 minutes or until warmed through. Remove from the heat and, using a spatula, place the mixture onto a plate.
• 4

  Preheat the oven to 450ºF. Arrange half the Spud Puppies in the bottom of the skillet (used for cooking the bacon and peppers) or use a baking sheet. Sprinkle half the pepper mixture over the top of the Spud Puppies, and then add half the cheese. Add the remaining Spud Puppies, pepper mixture and cheese.
• 5

  Bake for 5-10 minutes or until the cheese is warm and melty.
• 6

  While the nachos bake, place the avocados, lemon juice, chopped cilantro and a pinch of slat and pepper in a bowl. Lightly mash the avocados. Stir in 2 chopped green onions.
• 7

  Remove the nachos from the oven and sprinkle the bacon over top. Dollop with the mashed avocado. Serve warm with sour cream, salsa and/or hot sauce if desired.