Description
Crispy French fries topped with gooey cheddar cheese and savory ground beef, finished with sour cream, green onions, and jalapeños.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb frozen French fries
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup sliced jalapeños (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven according to package instructions for the frozen fries (typically 425°F).
- Spread the fries on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until crispy.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef seasoned with salt and pepper for 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Once fries are golden, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over them and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Layer the cooked beef over the cheesy fries.
- Top with sour cream, green onions, and jalapeños, if desired.
- Serve immediately on a platter or plates.
Notes
For a lighter option, consider sweet potato fries or a plant-based cheese alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg