Irish Potato “Nachos”

2 tbsp. Spirits & Spice Garlic and Butter Extra Virgin Olive Oil 

2 tbsp. flour

1/4 c. milk

1/4 c. stout (such as Guinness)

2 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese

1 tsp Spirits & Spice Bloody Good on Everything 

Spirits & Spice Smoked Rosemary Saltto taste

Pepper to taste

1 16-oz. bag frozen tater tots cooked according to instructions

6 strips cooked bacon, chopped

2 plum tomatoes, diced

2 tbsp. finely chopped chives

Directions

• Make beer cheese sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat S&S Garlic and Butter EVOO. Whisk in flour and cook about 1 minute until well incorporated.
•  Add stout and milk and bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat slightly. Stir in cheese and cook until the cheese is melted.
• Season with S&S Smoked Rosemary Salt, S&S Bloody Good On Everything, and pepper.
• On a large serving dish, scatter about half of the chips / potatoes. Pour about half of the beer cheese on top then sprinkle with chives and chopped bacon. Repeat with remaining ingredients and serve immediately.

From the kitchen of Dustin Tanski, Spirits & Spice Lead Concierge