Easy Loaded Chili Cheese Fries
A satisfying snack or easy weeknight dinner featuring crispy fries topped with warm chili, gooey cheese, and fresh toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Frozen French fries
- Chili (canned or homemade)
- Shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- Sour cream
- Green onions (chopped)
- Jalapeños (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and bake frozen French fries according to package instructions until crispy.
- While the fries are baking, heat the chili in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally until warm.
- Once fries are done, transfer them to a large ovenproof serving dish or baking sheet.
- Spoon the hot chili evenly over the fries.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top and return to the oven for 3–6 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the oven and drizzle with sour cream. Top with chopped green onions and jalapeños if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For extra crunch, give the frozen fries an extra 3-5 minutes in the oven before adding chili. Use a mix of cheeses for better melting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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