Description
Chili cheese fries are the ultimate comfort food, featuring crispy fries topped with savory chili and melted cheese. This indulgent dish is perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, bringing friends and family together for a delicious experience that delights every palate. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser in no time, leaving everyone craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bag (28 oz) frozen thick-cut French fries
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz) chili (spicy or mild)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Spread the frozen fries on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake until golden brown, about 25-30 minutes.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat and season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in the canned chili with the cooked beef and simmer for about 5 minutes until heated through.
- Once the fries are done, place them on a serving platter. Spoon the chili mixture generously over the fries.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the chili-covered fries and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes until melted.
- Garnish with optional sour cream and green onions before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg