Description
Chili cheese fries are the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth and joy to any gathering. This dish features crispy golden fries drenched in hearty chili, topped with gooey melted cheese, and garnished with fresh green onions and sour cream. Perfect for game nights or cozy family dinners, these loaded fries create unforgettable moments filled with laughter and deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb frozen crinkle-cut French fries
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 15 oz can of chili (your choice)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven according to package instructions for fries.
- Spread frozen fries on a baking sheet in an even layer and bake until golden brown.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it into crumbles until fully cooked.
- Add chili to the skillet with beef, stirring well; let simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- Layer hot fries in an oven-safe dish, top generously with the chili mixture, then sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Bake at 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Remove from oven; garnish with green onions and a dollop of sour cream before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Comfort Food
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg