Copycat Granite City Idaho Nachos – a restaurant favorite appetizer at home! Crispy waffle fries topped with bacon, green onions and lots of melty cheese!
You guys know I love a good copycat recipe. There is just something about getting to make your restaurant favorites at home. No only do you get them more often, but sometimes you can make them a little better for you, and know what it is in the.
These Arby Beef & Cheddars are our new obsession. But these Idaho Nachos are a classic that we make over and over on game day, or just because. If you have never made nachos out of fries, you are missing out!
When we lived in the Mid-West, there was a chain of restaurants called Granite City Brewery, which is where this recipe comes from. they were so good with the crispy fries, gooey cheese and topped with sour cream.
Copycat Panera Mac and Cheese is definitely another creamy and comforting dish that tastes almost the same as the restaurant. Sometimes you get close, or what a lightened up version. Pasta Milano (Macaroni Grill Copycat) is a lightened up version you can make and not feel completely guilty about.
What You’ll Need
These are such a simple recipe with just a few basic ingredients.
- Waffle Fries
- Bacon
- Cheese
- Green Onions
- Sour Cream
Crispy waffle fries topped with cheese and bacon and then garnished with sour cream and green onions. Pretty darn simple, but oh so comforting and good.
How To Make Idaho Nachos
- Cook your frozen waffle fries according to the instructions on the bag. You want to get them nice and crispy, so whatever method you prefer.
- Once the fries are cooked, arrange half of them on a plate, oven safe skillet or baking tray.
- Top with half of the bacon and cheese. Repeat with the rest of the ingredients, so you have 2 layers.
- Place the baking tray or skillet in the oven and bake for a few minutes until the cheese is completely melted.
- Remove from the oven and top with green onions and sour cream to serve.
You can make these Idaho Nachos in a small skillet like this, a big sheet pan or even a casserole dish. Anything that is oven safe will work. Just serve them during the next big game and no one will be disappointed!
More Fun Appetizer Recipes
- Baked Mexican Cheese Dip
- Mini Tostadas
- Chili Cheese Dip
- White Queso
- Roasted Chili Corn Salsa
- Cheesy Corn Dip
- Smoked Chicken Wings

Copycat Granite City Idaho Nachos

Idaho Nachos - Nachos made with crispy waffle fries, bacon and lots of cheese. Copycat version of Granite City Brewery.
Ingredients
- 1 bag frozen waffle fries
- 4 strips bacon, cooked until crisp
- 2 cups shredded Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese
- 1/4 cup green onion, sliced
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Cook the waffle fries according to the package directions, until crispy.
- Line a plate or baking sheet with a layer of the cooked waffle fries. Top with 1/2 the bacon and 1 cup of shredded cheese. Top with the remaining fries, bacon and cheese. Microwave or return to the oven until the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the oven top with sour cream and green onions to serve.
Nutrition Information
Yield
4Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 505Total Fat 36gSaturated Fat 18gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 16gCholesterol 87mgSodium 761mgCarbohydrates 22gFiber 2gSugar 1gProtein 23g
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Kate @ Diethood says
This looks sooooo good!! Nachos are the best medicine! ALWAYS! Hope he feels better soon!!
Emily @ Life on Food says
Waffles fries just got better. I love ’em.
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says
Yummy Yummy, I need these nachos in my life!
mellisa says
I would love to find out the recipe for the fries. There is a seasoning they top on the cooked fries. Its what makes the waffle nachos
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I’m thinking Idaho Nachos are gonna be on the menu next week. These look amazing Erin! Pinned!
pat lucas says
We are big fans of Granite City too! And Idaho Nachos are on our weekly menu! My favorite night of the week!
Beth Pierce says
What an amazing recipe! So flavorful and easy; this has quickly become a new family favorite recipe in our home!
Stephanie says
Simply amazing! I made 2 batches of these for our game night and that still wasn’t enough. Thanks!
Sara Welch says
Love all the cheesy goodness in this appetizer! Can’t wait to give this a try this weekend!
Vik says
Decided to give these a try because my family loves nachos, and I was completely blown away by how awesome these tasted! Whole family loved it
Melanie Bauer says
Oh wow, looks fantastic! Love those combinations of flavors, so yummy!
Demeter says
That looks and sounds so easy to make!
Catalina says
This looks fabulous. I would like this for an appetizer, snack or even for dinner!
Taylor says
These are my kind of nachos! Combined two things I love: waffle fries and bacon! YUM!
jade manning says
These Nachos look off the hook, will be trying these bad boys today!
Cathy says
Wow do these look addictive!!
Michelle Goth says
I love these nachos at Granite City! Trying this!
Allyson Zea says
I love this combination!
Cathy says
The perfect game day recipe!
katerina @ diethood.com says
Oh my, these nachos look SO GOOD!! I can’t wait to try this!
Beti | easyweeknightrecipes says
Everyone loved these nachos! They are incredibly delicious!!
Amanda Livesay says
I’m obsessed with these! Serious comfort food.
Catalina says
This is the best appetizer for a family movie night! We love to cook something delicious like these nachos!
Sandra says
Everyone at my house really enjoyed this!! I will definitely make it again!