Description
Spicy nacho fries deliver Mexican-inspired comfort with crispy potato wedges covered in zesty cheese sauce and bold toppings. Crunchy, cheesy goodness awaits those craving a flavor-packed snack that brings restaurant excitement straight to home kitchens.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds (lb) / 907 grams Walmart brand seasoned fries
- 1 pound (lb) / 454 grams ground beef
- 1 cup / 240 milliliters shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
Seasoning:
- 1 packet taco seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare crispy fries according to package temperature guidelines, ensuring a golden and crunchy texture.
- In a skillet over medium heat, thoroughly cook ground beef, continuously breaking it into small crumbles and eliminating excess fat.
- Incorporate taco seasoning into the browned meat, adding recommended water amount and simmering until the mixture thickens and becomes richly flavored.
- Arrange hot fries on a large serving platter, creating an even base for toppings.
- Generously distribute seasoned beef across the entire surface of the prepared fries.
- Evenly sprinkle shredded cheese over the meat-covered fries, covering most of the surface.
- Place the loaded fries into a 350°F oven or microwave for 2-3 minutes, allowing cheese to melt completely and create a gooey, appetizing layer.
- Remove from heat, let cool briefly, and serve immediately while still hot and crispy.
Notes
- Customize fries by choosing thick-cut or seasoned varieties for extra flavor complexity.
- Drain ground beef thoroughly to prevent soggy fries and reduce excess grease.
- Consider using lean ground turkey or plant-based meat alternatives for a healthier protein option.
- Experiment with different cheese blends like pepper jack or queso fresco for unique taste variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg