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close up shot of a plate of Chili Cheese Fries garnished with green onions and jalapeños on a plate
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5 from 4 votes

Chili Cheese Fries

These incredible easy chili cheese fries are the perfect meal or delicious appetizer! 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chili Cheese Fries Recipe
Servings: 8
Calories: 613kcal

Ingredients

Chili

  • ¼ large onion, diced
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 15 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 7.5 ounces petite diced tomatoes
  • 2 ounces green chilies
  • ¼ water, (use the tomato sauce can to measure)
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Cheese Sauce

  • 1½ cups heavy whipping cream
  • 3 cups extra-sharp cheddar, I shredded one 8-ounce block
  • 2 cups shredded pepper jack, I shredded ¼ of a 2-pound block
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder

You'll also need

  • 1 bag frozen French fries
  • jalapeños and green onions for garnish

Instructions

  • Prepare French fries according to package directions.
  • In a skillet, sauté diced onion until they start to become translucent. Add the ground beef and cook until all the pink is gone. Drain fat.
  • Add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, green chilies, water and seasonings. Stir and let simmer for 3 to 5 minutes while you shred the cheese.
  • In a medium sauce pan, heat up heavy cream until bubbles start to form around the sides. Reduce heat to low and stir in cheeses and seasonings until the cheese is completely melted.
  • To assemble the dish, spread some cheese on the bottom of the plate, then pile the fries on top of the cheese, add a little more cheese, top with chili, more cheese sauce and garnish with green onion and jalapeños.

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Notes

  • The chili can be made up to 3 days in advance. You could make a pot of chili for dinner, then use the leftovers the second day to prepare this dish.
  • Go here if you want to make your chili in your crockpot instead.
  • Serve your cheese fries right away, as the fries will become soft as they sit under the chili.

Nutrition

Calories: 613kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 171mg | Sodium: 1207mg | Potassium: 587mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1940IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 588mg | Iron: 3mg