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5-Minute Nacho Cheese Fries

Crispy fries topped with melted nacho cheese sauce, jalapeños, and sour cream. Ready in under 5 minutes with frozen fries and a quick cheese dip.

Total time
5 min
Servings
2
Calories
520
Protein
12g
5-Minute Nacho Cheese Fries
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Cook fries in a skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until golden and crispy, 4–5 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    While fries cook, warm nacho cheese sauce in a small microwave-safe bowl, 60–90 seconds, stirring once.

  3. Step 3

    Transfer fries to a serving plate or bowl and season with salt and pepper.

  4. Step 4

    Drizzle warm cheese sauce over the fries and scatter jalapeños on top.

  5. Step 5

    Dollop sour cream alongside or drizzle over the top. Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet
  • microwave-safe bowl
  • serving plate or bowl
  • spoon

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