Description
Crispy, seasoned fries paired with a creamy, slightly spicy homemade cheese sauce, replicating the beloved Taco Bell Nacho Fries experience at home.
Ingredients
1 pound Ore-Ida Extra Crispy Frozen Fast Food Fries
Vegetable oil for frying
For the seasoning mixture:
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
For the cheese sauce:
16 slices American cheese
1/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon liquid from the jar of jalapeño slices
Instructions
- Mix all seasoning ingredients in a small bowl to create the spice blend.
- Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan to 350°F (180°C) with at least 3 inches depth.
- Fry frozen fries in hot oil for 6-8 minutes until crispy; drain on paper towels.
- Prepare cheese sauce by tearing American cheese into pieces; combine with milk and jalapeño liquid in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave cheese mixture in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until fully melted and smooth.
- Toss cooled fries in seasoning mix until evenly coated.
- Serve fries hot with cheese sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
Swap frozen fries for homemade or sweet potato fries for variation.
Add extra cayenne or fresh jalapeños for more heat.
Mix shredded cheddar or pepper jack into cheese sauce for complex flavor.
Use Velveeta cheese for a creamier sauce.
Top with chopped green onions or cilantro for freshness and color.
Store leftovers in airtight container in fridge up to 1 day.
Reheat fries in oven at 400°F (200°C) for 5-7 minutes to restore crispiness; reheat cheese sauce gently in microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
