Description
Crispy golden fries smothered in gooey melted cheese and loaded with nacho toppings—this is the ultimate comfort food mash-up! Perfect for sharing (or not… we won’t judge 😉).
Ingredients
Scale
For the Fries:
- 1 lb frozen French fries (or homemade)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt to taste
For the Cheese Sauce:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp butter
- ½ tsp mustard powder
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Toppings:
- ¼ cup diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup sliced jalapeños
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup crispy fried onions (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Fries: Preheat oven to 425°F (or air fryer to 375°F). Toss fries with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, and salt. Bake or air-fry until crispy.
- Make the Cheese Sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add heavy cream, mustard powder, and cayenne. Stir in shredded cheeses until melted and smooth.
- Assemble the Dish: Place fries on a serving plate, drizzle with cheese sauce, and sprinkle on all the toppings.
- Serve Immediately: Dig in while it’s hot and gooey!
📊 Nutritional Info:
⏰ Prep Time: 10 min | 🔥 Cooking Time: 25 min | ⏳ Total Time: 35 min
⚡ Calories: ~400 per serving | 🍽️ Servings: 4
💡 Pro Tip: Want extra crunch? Add crushed tortilla chips on top!
Enjoy every cheesy, crispy, spicy bite! 🤤🔥
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Notes
- You can swap out frozen fries for homemade fries for a fresher taste.
- Adjust spice levels by adding more or less jalapeños and cayenne pepper.
- Make it even cheesier with a mix of cheddar, mozzarella, and Pepper Jack!
Enjoy every cheesy, crispy, spicy bite! 🤤🔥
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Appetizer, Snack, Side Dish
- Method: Baking, Air Frying, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: ~400 per serving
Keywords: cheese fries, nacho fries, loaded fries, game day snack, comfort food