Description
Cheesy, spicy nacho fries blend Mexican and American flavors in a mouthwatering comfort dish. Crispy potato wedges loaded with zesty toppings create an irresistible snack you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds seasoned fries (Walmart brand)
- 1 pound ground hamburger meat
Toppings and Seasonings:
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1.5 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to the temperature specified on the fries package and prepare crispy golden fries according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until thoroughly browned, carefully draining excess grease.
- Add taco seasoning to the beef, mixing in recommended water amount, and let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes until flavors meld together.
- Transfer hot, crispy fries to a large serving platter, creating an even base layer.
- Distribute the seasoned beef uniformly across the entire surface of the fries, ensuring complete coverage.
- Generously scatter shredded cheese over the meat, allowing it to cascade across the layers.
- Place the loaded fries back into the oven for 3-5 minutes, monitoring until cheese melts completely and becomes gloriously bubbly.
- Remove from oven and serve immediately while hot and cheese is still gooey, ready for devouring.
Notes
- Customize seasonings by mixing homemade taco blend for bolder, fresher flavor compared to packaged mixes.
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and create a healthier version of this indulgent dish.
- Consider alternative protein options like ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for dietary flexibility and nutritional variety.
- Elevate presentation by adding fresh toppings like diced tomatoes, green onions, or jalapeños after baking for extra color and crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg