What Better Way to Celebrate National Cheddar Fries Day!

Did you know that Snuffer’s Restaurant in Dallas Texas was the creator of Cheddar Cheese Fries way back in 1978? Theirs are hand-cut Idaho potato fries with layers of aged Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese. Made to order, these legendary fries come dressed with chives, bacon or spicy peppers. Since their début over 40 years ago, the concept of Cheddar Cheese Fries has sprung up everywhere. Even Taco Bell and McDonalds has gotten into the act.

We love Nachos in our house. I’m always looking for new ways to serve them up. Since today is National Cheddar Fries Day, it wasn’t much of a leap to whip up some Nacho-Style Cheese Fries. Hope you enjoy!

Nacho Taco Cheddar Cheese Fries
Taco Meat
1 tablespoon dried Onion Flakes
1/2 cup water
1 lb Ground Chuck
1/4 cup Flour
1 tablespoon Mexican Chili Powder
1 teaspoon Paprika
Salt to taste

To Make Taco Meat
Mix dried onion with water in a small bowl and let stand for five minutes.

Combine ground beef, flour, chili powder, paprika, and salt. Mix well. Add onions and water. Mix again.

In a large cast iron skillet, cook beef mixture until browned, about 15 minutes. Stir often while cooking so no large chunks form; it should be more like a paste. Remove from heat and keep warm.

Seasoned French Fries
Cooking Spray as needed
8 oz Favorite French Fries (1/2 a bag)
1 tablespoons Taco Seasoning or to taste

To Cook Fries
Heat oven to 425 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.

Spread fries out in an even layer on the prepared pan. Spray fries with cooking spray. Lightly season fries with Taco Seasoning.

Bake in the heated oven for 20 minutes or until fries and golden crisp on the outside, warm on the inside.

Nacho Fixings
1 can Campbell’s Fiesta Nacho Cheese Soup
1 Roma Tomato
1/2 cup Sour Cream

To Assemble and Serve
Warm the soup in a microwave save bowl or on the stove-top, which ever method works best for you. Keep cheese warm until ready to assemble.

Chop the tomatoes and set aside.

Spread baked fries on a large serving platter or keep in the baking pan, which every works best.

Pour warm Nacho Cheese Soup over the fries. Scatter taco meat over the cheese, then sprinkle with chopped tomatoes. Garnish with a dollop of sour cream and enjoy.

Author: Rosemarie's Kitchen

I'm a wife, mother, grandmother and avid home cook.I believe in eating healthy whenever possible, while still managing to indulge in life's pleasures. View all posts by Rosemarie's Kitchen