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Cheesy Spicy Chili Fries

This dish consists of crispy fries topped with melted cheese and spicy chili sauce. The preparation involves baking or frying the fries, then layering cheese and chili, resulting in a crunchy, cheesy, and spicy loaded snack with a saucy appearance and gooey texture on top.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Street Food
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups frozen or fresh fries for crispiness, use double fried if possible
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese or your preferred melting cheese
  • 1 can (15 oz) spicy chili beans or chili sauce prepared or canned
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking chili sauce
  • to taste salt and pepper for seasoning

Equipment

  • Baking sheet or frying pan
  • Saucepan
  • Slotted spoon
  • Cheese grater
  • Serving plate

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and spread the fries evenly on a baking sheet. Bake for about 15 minutes until golden and crispy, then remove and set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds, then stir in the chili beans or chili sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly and develops aromatics. Season with salt and pepper.
    2 cups frozen or fresh fries
  3. Once the chili sauce is ready, ladle it over the crispy fries, spreading evenly to cover the surface.
    2 cups frozen or fresh fries
  4. Sprinkle the shredded sharp cheddar cheese evenly over the chili-covered fries. Return the tray to the oven or broiler, and bake for an additional 3-5 minutes until the cheese melts completely and starts to turn golden.
    2 cups frozen or fresh fries
  5. Remove from oven and let sit for a minute. Garnish with optional fresh herbs or additional chili if desired, then serve immediately while hot and gooey.