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Chili Cheese Fries

Irresistible Chili Cheese Fries: Customize Your Comfort Dish

These Chili Cheese Fries are the perfect snack, blending crispy fries with rich chili and gooey cheese.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Broiling Time 3 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 3 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fries
  • 4 pieces Russet Potatoes One per person, can substitute with sweet potatoes
  • 4 cups Vegetable Oil Can use canola or peanut oil
For the Chili
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Can substitute with ground turkey or omit for vegetarian
  • 1 piece Onion Yellow onions work best
  • 2 cloves Garlic Freshly minced preferred
  • 1 can Tomato Sauce Canned is quick, homemade is great
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes Fresh tomatoes can be used if in season
  • 1 cup Kidney Beans Rinse well before adding
  • 1 cup Chili Beans Pre-seasoned beans enhance flavor
  • 3 tbsp Chili Powder Adjust based on spice tolerance
  • 1 tsp Cumin Coriander can be used for unique flavor
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika Regular paprika will do if smoked isn’t available
  • 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper Adjust to taste for desired spice level
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano Italian seasoning can substitute
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For the Toppings
  • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese Consider a blend of cheeses for more flavor variety
  • Optional Toppings Sour cream, green onions, and pickled jalapeños

Equipment

  • Deep fryer or heavy pot
  • Large Skillet
  • Serving plate

Method
 

Prepare the Fries
  1. Peel and cut you russet potatoes into thin fries, soak them in cold water for about 30 minutes to remove excess starch. Drain and pat dry before frying.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry the potatoes in batches until golden brown and crispy, around 5-7 minutes per batch.
Make the Chili
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown 1 pound of ground beef with 1 chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves until meat is no longer pink.
  2. Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, and chili beans. Season with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, oregano, salt, and pepper, and let it simmer for at least 30 minutes.
Assemble the Dish
  1. Layer the crispy fries generously with the chili mixture. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese liberally over the top.
Melt the Cheese
  1. Place the assembled chili cheese fries under the broiler for 2-3 minutes at high heat, watching closely until the cheese melts and turns golden brown.
Garnish & Serve
  1. Add optional toppings like sour cream, chopped green onions, and pickled jalapeños, then serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 1000mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For crispy texture, separate fries and chili before refrigerating leftovers. Freeze fries and chili separately for longer storage.

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