When you think of nachos, the first thing that comes to mind is probably something like tortilla chips and queso and not potato wedges and Italian cheese. But that’s quite alright. A nacho is really just a vehicle for a lot of glorious toppings and that’s exactly what is happening with our Potato Wedge Nachos. They’re cheesy like a classic nacho but with a totally different Italian flavor profile – think fresh rosemary, garlic, balsamic… The list goes on; they’re chock-full of good stuff.

You’re starting with frozen steak fries or potato wedges here, which keeps things super easy. You bake those with some garlic, rosemary, canned artichokes, and bacon until the fries and bacon are crispy and the herbs are fragrant.

While those bake, you cook up some diced chicken that’s dusted with Italian seasoning. (See? There’s plenty of protein here. You can totally make a meal out of these.)

You push the potatoes and friends to the center of the pan and then top them with the cooked chicken and plenty of cheese. (A pre-shredded Italian blend works great here.) That goes back in the oven just until the cheese is melted…

… And while it bakes you toss together the final flourish – fresh grape tomatoes tossed with olive oil, rosemary, balsamic vinegar, and bright basil. In this application, it’s kind of the equivalent of salsa, and the cool and juicy pop of the tomatoes against the hearty chicken, cheese, and potatoes below is heavenly.