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Loaded Waffle Fries

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 547kcal
Author: Aleka Shunk
These Loaded Waffle Fry Nachos are a spin off of an appetizer a local Irish Pub serves. They are super easy to prepare and make the perfect appetizer for any sports party or tailgate ready in less than 15 minutes!
 
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Ingredients

  • 1 20 oz. Bag Frozen Waffle Fries
  • 2 Scallions Chopped
  • ¼ Cup Cooked Bacon Bits (About 4-5 strips)
  • ½ Cup Diced Tomatoes

Horseradish Sour Cream

  • ½ Cup Sour Cream
  • ¾ Tsp. Horseradish

Cheddar Cheese Sauce

  • 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 3 oz. Can Diced Green Chilies
  • ¾ Cup Whole Milk
  • 1 Tbsp. Flour
  • 1 Tbsp. Butter
  • ⅛ Tsp. Salt

Instructions

  • Bake waffle fries a little longer than package says. I baked mine at 425° F for about 20 minutes turning halfway through. You want SUPER crispy fries so they can withhold the toppings and not become soggy.
  • While baking, cook your bacon and crumble into bits. Set aside.
  • In the meantime, mix sour cream and horseradish. Set aside.
  • Have your milk and cheese ready before you start your cheese sauce. Add your flour and butter to a small saucepan over medium heat and whisk until butter melts. It will form a thick bubbly paste with the flour. This should only take a few minutes.
  • Add your milk and whisk until you do not have any more lumps. Keep whisking slowly until you start to see the mixture thicken. After about 2-4 minutes, take off the heat.
  • Add your cheddar cheese and diced chilies. The consistency should be pretty runny like a thick chowder. This is good because it will thicken as it cools. If you cannot "pour" the mixture easily with a ladle, add a few more tablespoons of milk.
  • Once the waffle fries are baked, let them cool slightly before topping.
    Place them on your serving platter and start assembling with your sour cream and cheese first. Then add tomatoes and bacon bits. Finish with a dollop of sour cream on top and garnish with green onions.

Notes

Assemble these last minute if possible to keep them as crispy as possible.
  • You can serve these as a mound of fries if you choose.
  • Your cheese sauce will thicken as it cools. If it gets TOO thick before serving, add a little milk until it is "pourable".
  • You can omit any of the ingredients or add other toppings if you'd like!

Nutrition

Calories: 547kcal | Protein: 16.1g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 11.3g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 1260mg | Fiber: 8.4g | Sugar: 8.1g