Description
Recreate the ultimate loaded nacho fries at home, skipping the drive-thru with this easy and delicious recipe. Perfect for a satisfying snack or a fun meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound frozen french fries
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup seasoned ground beef or black beans
- 1/4 cup nacho cheese sauce
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons diced red onion
- 1 tablespoon pickled jalapeño slices
- Sour cream, for serving (optional)
- Salsa, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Bake the frozen french fries according to package directions until golden brown and crispy.
- While the fries are baking, prepare your toppings. If using ground beef, cook and season it according to your preference.
- Once the fries are done, spread them evenly on a baking sheet or in a serving dish.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the hot fries.
- Add the seasoned ground beef or black beans on top of the cheese.
- Drizzle the nacho cheese sauce over the fries and toppings.
- Scatter the chopped cilantro, diced red onion, and pickled jalapeño slices over everything.
- Serve immediately with sour cream and salsa on the side, if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can season the fries with chili powder or garlic powder before baking.
- Feel free to customize your toppings with other favorites like pico de gallo, guacamole, or corn.
- Ensure your oven is preheated properly for the crispiest fries.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: Approximately 500-600 (will vary based on ingredients)
- Sugar: Varies
- Sodium: Varies
- Fat: Varies
- Saturated Fat: Varies
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: Varies
- Carbohydrates: Varies
- Fiber: Varies
- Protein: Varies
- Cholesterol: Varies