These Chili Cheese Fries are a fast and easy appetizer or meal. If you have 20 minutes, you have time to make up these fries smothered in chili and gooey cheese. They are so good and perfect for game days!
Loaded Chili Cheese Fries
The first time I ever had a bite of these Chili Cheese Fries, I knew life was never going to be the same. I love chili, I love cheese – and I love fries, so this recipe just makes delicious sense. It is the appetizer of your dreams!
I actually use frozen french fries for this recipe but if you want to make your own homemade fries, go for it. All of these flavors pair so well together that you will love this recipe just as much as my family does!
Ingredients Needed
- Frozen French Fries: You can always make your own homemade fries but using frozen is so much easier. Use any size or shape, like waffle fries or steak fries – even tater tots!
- Chili: Buy some with or without beans. You can also make your favorite chili recipe.
- Shredded Cheese: I feel that sharp cheddar cheese goes best on cheesy fries
- Hot Sauce: We used Tapatio, but use your favorite!
Toppings
Once your fries are topped with chili and melted cheese, you can add your favorite toppings to enhance the flavors.
- Jalapeños
- Onions or diced red onions
- Cilantro
- Sour Cream
- Avocado or Guacamole
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How to make Chili Cheese Fries
- Bake fries according to package directions.
- While fries are baking, heat chili per directions on the can. Add Tapatio and Jalapeno pepper and mix well.
- Start the broiler once the fries are done. Top with chili and cheese and stick under the broiler to melt the cheese.
- Serve hot with green onion garnish and a dollop of sour cream or your favorite toppings.
EXPERT TIPS
- Serve these with steak kabobs or Chicken Bacon Skewers or a simple salad to round out your meal.
- Change up the type of chili – Since you’re using canned chili for this recipe, you can try all different types and brands. Beanless, more meat, spicy – you name it.
- These don’t store well and are best eaten immediately, while hot.
Chili Cheese Fries Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 (32 ounce) package frozen French fries
- 2 (15 ounce) cans chili without beans
- 2 cups cheddar cheese , shredded
- 1 jalapeno pepper , chopped small
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- Green onions , chopped for garnish
- Sour cream for topping
Instructions
- Bake fries according to package directions
- While fries are baking, heat chili per directions on the can. Add Tapatio and Jalapeno pepper and mix well.
- Take fries out of oven and salt. Start broiler and move rack up top. Put half the cheese over the fries. Spread chili on top of the cheese. Add the remaining cheese on top of the chili. Put under broiler for a minute or two. Just enough time to melt the cheese.
- Serve hot with green onion garnish and a dollop of sour cream.
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Recipe Notes
- Use any shape French Fry, or even sweet potato fries or tater tots
- Use your favorite chili!
- Our favorite toppings are sour cream, guacamole or avocado, and cilantro
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