Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these loaded chili cheese fries. Crispy golden fries topped with a savory beef and bean chili, gooey melted cheese, and all your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
Fries:
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen French fries
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, for crispier fries)
Chili:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) chili beans, undrained
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Chopped green onions, jalapeño slices, sour cream, and hot sauce for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Bake the Fries: Cook frozen French fries according to package instructions until golden and crispy, or air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 15–20 minutes, tossing halfway through.
- Prepare the Chili: Brown ground beef and onion in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, chili beans, tomato sauce, tomato paste, spices, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10–15 minutes until thickened.
- Assemble: Place cooked fries on a platter, top with chili, cheddar, and Monterey Jack cheese. Bake until cheese is melted. Garnish with green onions, jalapeños, sour cream, and hot sauce.
- Serve: Enjoy these chili cheese fries hot and gooey!
Notes
- For a lighter version, use ground turkey or a plant-based alternative.
- For extra crispiness, opt for double-cooked or air-fried fries.
- Perfect for game day or casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 generous portion
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 880 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
