Chili Cheese Fries
Chili Cheese Fries that taste just like your favorite restaurant appetizer! With easy ingredients, this recipe transforms an ordinary bag of frozen fries into an impressive comfort food favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 32 oz. package frozen french fries
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- 2 15 oz cans chili beans (between 22-30oz chili beans works fine)
- 1/3 cup green chile enchilada sauce
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 1/2 tbsp buffalo sauce (hot or mild, depending on taste)
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (other cheeses can be used as well)
- Green onions, sliced (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven according to french fries package directions. Place french fries on baking sheet and prepare as directed on the package.
- Brown meat in a medium saucepan, then mix in the green chile sauce, chili powder, buffalo hot sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder and stir on low for just a couple of minutes.
- Once the fries are finished cooking, spread chili mixture evenly over fries and sprinkle a layer cheese on top.
- Cook in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for another 5-7 minutes or until the cheese has melted. Plate and serve with sliced green onions as a garnish, optional.
Notes
Note: Depending on the recommended oven temperature on the package of fries, you might need to change the oven temperature after the fries are done in order to heat up the chili and cheese properly.
Nutrition
Calories: 242kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 15gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 486mgPotassium: 175mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 815IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 251mgIron: 1mg
The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.