Loaded Nacho Fries Recipe | NIKU Farms

July 14, 2021

We can almost bet that you’re a fan of a huge, loaded plate of nachos. Melty cheese, hot sauce, maybe some guacamole… oh yeah. But have you ever wondered what it would be like to step it up a notch? 

Well, we got a little creative in the kitchen and decided to replace the nacho base with french fries, and let me you – just when you think you can’t make a classic any better, we found a way.

Here’s a super simple recipe that will turn your favourite snackable into a full-on meal!

Ingredients:

• Your favourite style of french fries (we recommend a thick, crinkle-cut fry – it holds more toppings!)
• 1 teaspoon of olive oil
• A pinch of salt and pepper

Here are some recommendations, but you can get as creative as you want with your nacho toppings!

• Grass-fed ground beef (can be replaced with any style of ground meat you prefer – try chicken, bison, or lamb)
• BBQ sauce
• Pico de gallo salsa
• Shredded monterey jack or cheddar cheese
• Sour cream
• Pickled jalapeños
• Hot sauce
• Black beans

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F
2. Place the french fries on a baking sheet and lightly cover in 1 teaspoon of olive oil
3. Use salt and pepper to season
4. Bake the fries for about 30 minutes, flipping them halfway
5. While the fries are baking, put ground beef into a frying pan
6. Add salt, pepper, and some BBQ sauce to the mix and cook for approximately 10 minutes (until brown)
7. Remove the fries from the oven and let them sit for a few minutes so they have a chance to harden
8. Place as many fries as you want on a plate and get ready to add toppings!
9. Top with ground beef, shredded cheese, salsa, jalapeños, and hot sauce, or anything you want.
10. Pop your plate in the microwave for 30 seconds to heat up your toppings and melt the cheese.
11. Grab a fork and enjoy!

Add any type of ground meat to your next box and try this recipe out. We use ground beef, but why not try ground pork, chicken, or lamb!