Super Bowl Loaded Nacho Fries (Printable)
Crispy fries layered with seasoned beef, melted cheese, and bold toppings for a flavorful Tex-Mex treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fries
01 - 1.5 lbs frozen French fries or fresh-cut potatoes
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1/2 tsp paprika
04 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1/2 tsp salt
06 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Beef Mixture
07 - 1 lb ground beef
08 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
09 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 1 tbsp taco seasoning
11 - 1/3 cup water
12 - Salt and pepper to taste
→ Cheese Sauce & Toppings
13 - 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
14 - 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
15 - 1 cup store-bought or homemade nacho cheese sauce (optional)
16 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
17 - 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
18 - 1/2 cup pickled jalapeños, sliced
19 - 1/2 cup sour cream
20 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
21 - 2 green onions, sliced
22 - 1 avocado, diced (optional)
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F.
02 - Toss fries with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Spread on a baking sheet in a single layer.
03 - Bake for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
04 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned (about 5–6 minutes). Drain excess fat if needed.
05 - Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened.
06 - Stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer 2–3 minutes until thickened. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
07 - Transfer fries to an ovenproof platter or skillet. Evenly sprinkle shredded cheeses over the fries and spoon the beef mixture on top. Drizzle with nacho cheese sauce if using.
08 - Return to the oven for 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
09 - Remove from oven and top with tomatoes, black olives, jalapeños, avocado (if using), green onions, cilantro, and dollops of sour cream.
10 - Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You get all the satisfaction of crispy fries with the bold flavors of nachos, creating something even better than both
- The beef mixture comes together faster than you can preheat the oven, making this totally doable even on busy weeknights
02 -
- If you pile the toppings on too early, the fries will get soggy, so have everything prepped and ready to go before you start the final assembly
- Work quickly once the fries come out of the oven the second time, that window of perfect meltiness is precious and short
03 -
- Double the beef mixture and freeze half for an even faster version next time
- Sprinkle a little extra cheese on top during the last 2 minutes for that gorgeous golden crust