Chili Cheese Fries Recipe
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Chili Cheese Fries

By: Mike 
"This is an easy way to make one of my favorite snacks, chili cheese fries."

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (32 ounce) package frozen seasoned french fries
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 cups low-fat milk
  • 1 tablespoon margarine
  • 8 slices American cheese, cut into pieces
  • 1 (15 ounce) can chili without beans (such as Hormel®)

Directions

  1. Prepare french fries as directed on the package.
  2. Stir cornstarch and water in a small cup until cornstarch dissolves; set aside. Bring milk and margarine to a boil in a saucepan, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat and whisk the cornstarch mixture into the milk mixture, bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook and stir until the mixture is thick and smooth. Add the cheese to the milk mixture and stir until the cheese has melted and is well combined.
  3. Prepare chili as directed on the can. Pour the cooked chili and the cheese sauce over the top of the cooked french fries.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 509 | Total Fat: 25.2g | Cholesterol: 49mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2010 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
We had leftover chili, and my husband loves chili cheese fries so we just had to try this. We...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2010 by chicklet   view full review
We love chili cheese fries. Instead of the whole process of making cheese sauce I just...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2010 by Soup Loving Nicole Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Great afternoon snack that held us over until dinner time. The only change I made was chili...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on May 17, 2010 by eeyore   view full review
I made fresh cut french fries but have made this in the past with frozen -- waffle cut are the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2009 by kristincsw   view full review
We made these using S & W chili mix and fresh ground beef, adding extra chili powder and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 7, 2011 by Trisha   view full review
Very good. I did mine with Frito cheese sauce, you just nuke it to get it warm, and the canned...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2011 by shans1622   view full review
Very yummy, didn't make the cheese sauce I had cubed cheese that you just melt in the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2011 by xsomber_resplendencex   view full review
The family liked it but the cheese was really runny
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 3, 2011 by Monmille   view full review
Cheese was a little runny for me but over all pretty good.
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2011 by Erica   view full review
The cheese sauce is very bland when made as stated. I even added more cheese and it still...

 

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