Irish Nachos

Ingredients (15)

• 1 (10.5-ounce) can cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup stout beer
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 jalapeño pepper, diced; optional
• 4 large potatoes (Russett, Idaho, or Gold)
• 2/3 cup peanut oil, for frying
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup beer cheese
• 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup green salsa
• 2 medium scallions, chopped
• 1/4 cup torn cilantro leaves, optional