Description
Chili cheese fries are the ultimate comfort food, featuring crispy fries topped with savory chili and gooey cheese. This dish combines layers of flavor and texture that will delight your taste buds and impress your guests. Perfect for parties, game days, or late-night snacks, these chili cheese fries are easy to make and sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bag (28 oz) frozen crinkle-cut French fries
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
- 1 can (15 oz) chili (your choice)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced jalapeños (optional)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven according to frozen fry package instructions. Spread fries on a baking sheet and bake until golden brown and crispy, about 25-30 minutes.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef or turkey until browned. Drain excess fat and season with salt and pepper.
- In a saucepan, heat canned chili over low heat until warmed through.
- Assemble by layering baked fries on a serving platter. Spoon hot chili over the fries and sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
- Broil in the oven for 3-5 minutes until cheese is bubbly. Watch closely to prevent burning.
- Top with jalapeños and sour cream if desired. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Comfort Food
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (~250g)
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 970mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg