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Taco Bell Nacho Fries Recipe
Copycat Taco Bell Nacho Fries recipe is easy to make at home to enjoy whenever the craving strikes. It doesn't get much better than crispy seasoned fries dipped in cheese sauce.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 633 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ore-Ida Extra Crispy Frozen Fast Food Fries
- vegetable oil for frying
FOR THE SEASONING MIXTURE:
- 2 Tbsp paprika
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper optional
FOR THE CHEESE SAUCE:
- 16 slices American cheese
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 Tbsp Liquid from the Jar of Jalapeño Slices
Instructions
- Stir together the seasoning mixture ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
- Fill a saucepan with the oil to at least 3 inches deep in the pan and heat the oil to 350 degrees F.
- Cook the fries in the hot oil for 6-8 minutes or until they are crispy. Then move the fries to a plate lined with paper towels to soak up the extra oil.
- While the fries are cooling, make the cheese sauce.
- Unwrap the cheese and tear the slices into smaller pieces. Place the cheese and the other cheese sauce ingredients into a microwave safe bowl.
- Microwave the mixture uncovered in 30 second intervals, stirring between each interval until the cheese has melted and is well combined with the other ingredients.
- Then place the fries in a large mixing bowl and toss them with the seasoning blend.
- Serve the fries with the cheese sauce on the side and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
633kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
45g
(69%)
Saturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
17g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
86mg
(29%)
Sodium
3147mg
(131%)
Potassium
737mg
(21%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
2891IU
(58%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
921mg
(92%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 633
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 633kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 45g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 3147mg | 131% |
| Potassium | 737mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2891IU | 58% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 921mg | 92% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.