Description
Make these Loaded Nacho Fries for an indulgent appetizer. Layer crispy fries with savory toppings for a satisfying treat your family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bag frozen french fries (about 20 oz)
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup pickled jalapeño slices
- 2 tablespoons sour cream (for topping)
- 2 tablespoons salsa (for topping)
- Optional: Guacamole, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Bake the french fries according to the package directions until golden brown and crispy.
- While fries bake, cook the ground meat in a skillet over medium heat. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Simmer until the liquid reduces, about 5 minutes.
- Spread the hot, cooked fries onto a large oven-safe platter or baking sheet.
- Spoon the seasoned meat evenly over the fries.
- Sprinkle both the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses over the meat and fries.
- Place the platter under the broiler for 2-3 minutes, watching closely, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven. Top with sliced black olives and jalapeño slices.
- Serve immediately with dollops of sour cream and salsa. Add guacamole or cilantro if desired.
Notes
- Use your favorite type of fries: crinkle cut or straight cut work well.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the meat with black beans or seasoned lentils.
- You can prepare the taco meat ahead of time to speed up assembly.
- If you don’t have an oven-safe platter, you can melt the cheese in a microwave-safe dish and then assemble.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking and Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg