Chili Cheese Fries

Gluten Free
Health score
8%
Chili Cheese Fries
25 min.
6
641kcal

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Chili Cheese Fries Recipe

Indulge in this heavenly Chili Cheese Fries recipe, a delightful gluten-free side dish, antipasti, starter, or snack that's ready in just 25 minutes. Perfect for serving six, these scrumptious fries pack a caloric punch of 641 kcal per serving, offering a well-balanced blend of protein, fat, and carbs.

With a simple yet mouth-watering combination of ingredients including American cheese, chili without beans, cornstarch, frozen seasoned french fries, low-fat milk, margarine, and water, this recipe promises an unforgettable taste experience. The preparation is straightforward, requiring only a few essential pieces of equipment like a saucepan and a whisk.

Dive into the step-by-step process of creating this delectable dish, from preparing the french fries according to package directions to simmering the perfect cheese sauce. You'll also learn how to blend in the melted cheese and incorporate the chili for that ultimate chili cheese fries experience.

Whether you're hosting a casual get-together or looking for a comforting snack, this Chili Cheese Fries recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. So, grab your ingredients, and let's get cooking!

Ingredients

  • slices processed cheese food cut into pieces
  • 15 ounce chili without beans hormel® canned (such as )
  • tablespoons cornstarch 
  • 32 ounce fries frozen french
  • cups milk low-fat
  • tablespoon butter 
  • tablespoons water 

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • whisk

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.
  3. Add the cheese to the milk mixture and stir until the cheese has melted and is well combined.
  4. Prepare chili as directed on the can.
  5. Pour the cooked chili and the cheese sauce over the top of the cooked french fries.

Nutrition Facts

Calories641kcal
Protein10.66%
Fat54.07%
Carbs35.27%

Properties

Glycemic Index
15.22
Glycemic Load
25.23
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
17.804782597915%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:641.39kcal
32.07%
Fat:39.16g
60.25%
Saturated Fat:14.36g
89.78%
Carbohydrates:57.48g
19.16%
Net Carbohydrates:50.3g
18.29%
Sugar:5.31g
5.9%
Cholesterol:46.82mg
15.61%
Sodium:1553.21mg
67.53%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:17.38g
34.76%
Phosphorus:432.38mg
43.24%
Calcium:427.49mg
42.75%
Fiber:7.18g
28.73%
Manganese:0.55mg
27.7%
Vitamin B12:1.63µg
27.09%
Potassium:944.37mg
26.98%
Vitamin B3:4.38mg
21.89%
Vitamin B6:0.43mg
21.31%
Iron:3.61mg
20.05%
Selenium:12.75µg
18.21%
Vitamin B2:0.3mg
17.77%
Zinc:2.33mg
15.54%
Magnesium:58.31mg
14.58%
Vitamin B5:1.33mg
13.27%
Vitamin C:10.81mg
13.1%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
12.21%
Folate:42.77µg
10.69%
Vitamin A:502.25IU
10.05%
Copper:0.2mg
9.87%
Vitamin D:1.1µg
7.36%
Vitamin E:0.73mg
4.87%
Vitamin K:2.37µg
2.25%
Source:Allrecipes