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Nacho fries topped with cheese sauce and fresh, chopped veggies with a dollop of sour cream
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Nacho Fries Recipe

Delicious comfort food that comes together quickly for an easy meal or snack.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 628kcal

Ingredients

Fries

  • 1 lb. French fries

Sauce

  • 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese (Don't use mild cheddar unless you need a milder taste for kiddos. The sharpness gives this sauce much of its flavor.)
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ tsp. chili powder
  • 2 tbsp. salted butter
  • 1 tsp. garlic granules (or garlic powder)
  • ¼ tsp. salt (optional - add to taste if needed)

Toppings

  • ½ cup diced tomatoes
  • ¼ cup diced red onions
  • ¼ cup sliced black olives
  • 2 tbsp. fresh, chopped cilantro (optional)
  • ½ medium jalapeno pepper (optional, diced fine)
  • ¼ cup plain yogurt (or sour cream)
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400 F.
  • Spread the French fries in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake them in the preheated oven until they are golden brown and crispy.
  • Follow the package instructions for the specific cooking time, or bake fresh fries for about 30-40 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
  • While the fries are baking, prepare the cheese sauce. In a small to medium pot, combine the shredded cheddar cheese, milk, spice, and butter.
    Adding butter to milk cheese and spices in a pot.
  • Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth. Remove from heat and set aside.
    Mixing up all the cheese sauce ingredients for melting in a pot.
  • Prepare the diced tomatoes, diced red onions, sliced black olives, and chopped cilantro.
    Chopped fresh onions, tomatoes and cilantro for topping nacho fries.
  • Once the fries are cooked, remove them from the oven and transfer them to whatever you will be serving them on. Drizzle the cheese over the top.
    French fries piled on a wood cutting board and topped with nacho cheese sauce.
  • Top with the prepared tomatoes, onions, olives, cilantro, and any other toppings you wish to add. Serve immediately.
    Nacho fries on a wood cutting board.

Notes

Please note that the nutrition data given here is a ballpark figure. Exact data is not possible.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 628kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 1314mg | Potassium: 696mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 981IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 485mg | Iron: 2mg