Mexican Fries Recipe
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Mexican Fries Recipe
Description
Mexican Fries Recipe uses frozen fries baked at 425°F until crispy, alongside roasted corn to add a slightly charred sweetness. A chipotle crema made from Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and pureed chipotle peppers adds smoky heat and creaminess. After initial baking, the fries are layered with shredded white cheddar cheese, roasted corn, and optionally black beans, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and jalapeños, then baked again until the cheese melts.
The final dish is garnished with fresh guacamole, cilantro, and lime wedges, offering bright, creamy, and herbaceous contrasts to the rich, spicy fries. This layering approach combines textures from crispy fries to melted cheese and crunchy vegetables, with a kick from the chipotle crema.
This recipe suits casual meals, appetizers, or game day snacks. The toppings can be adjusted to taste, and the chipotle heat calibrated by varying the adobo amount. The layering method ensures the fries remain crispy beneath the melted cheese and toppings.
Using either sweet potato or regular fries is viable depending on preference, and roasting the corn on a baking sheet alongside the fries adds complementary flavor. The crema can be served on the side if desired for added dipping.
Ingredients
- 2 lb frozen fries see notes
- 1 cup corn frozen
- 1 cup White Cheddar Cheese or more!, grated
Chipotle Crema
- ½ cup Greek-style plain yogurt
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1-2 tablespoons chipotle pepper in adobo sauce pureed
Toppings
- black beans jalapeño sliced
- red onion
- cherry tomatoes
- jalapeño
Top serve
- guacamole lime wedges
- cilantro
- lime
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake the sweet potato fries for 20 minutes, turning halfway.
- Place the frozen corn on a small baking sheet and roast in the oven with the fries for 15-20, or until they are light brown in a few spots.
- Make the chipotle crema by mixing the yogurt, mayonnaise, and chipotle peppers in a small bowl. Start with 1 tablespoon of the chipotle and add more to taste/ heat preference.
- When the fries have finished baking, layer them with the cheddar cheese, roasted corn, and any or all of the toppings. Bake for another 7-8 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.
- Remove the nachos fries from the oven and top with some guacamole, cilantro, lime, and a little chipotle crema. Serve the remaining crema on the side.
Notes
- Both sweet potato and regular frozen fries work well; choose based on your preference.
- Roast the corn on a separate baking sheet alongside fries for even cooking and enhanced flavor.
- Adjust chipotle in the crema to your desired heat level, starting with one tablespoon.
- Serve remaining chipotle crema on the side for dipping or additional topping.
- Fresh toppings like cilantro, lime, and guacamole brighten and balance the spicy, cheesy fries.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 514 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving = ¼ of the recipe with all of the toppings | |
| Calories | 514kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 63g | 21% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 453mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 1074mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 32780IU | 656% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 316mg | 32% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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