Cheesy Chili-Topped Fries
Cheesy Chili-Topped Fries pile crisp, seasoned potatoes under a rich, velvety American cheese sauce and a hearty, no-bean chili. The combination of creamy, melty cheese and savory chili makes every bite bold and comforting, perfect for game day snacking, casual dinners, or sharing as a late-night treat.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cheesy Chili-Topped Fries, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 1 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 25
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 39
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Cook the french fries as the package directs.
- 2
In a small cup, stir the cornstarch and water until the cornstarch dissolves; set aside.
- 3
In a saucepan, bring the milk and margarine to a boil, stirring constantly.
- 4
Lower the heat and whisk the cornstarch mixture into the milk mixture, then bring it to a simmer over medium heat.
- 5
Cook and stir until the mixture is thick and smooth.
- 6
Add the cheese to the milk mixture and stir until the cheese melts and is well combined.
- 7
Prepare the chili as the can directs.
- 8
Pour the cooked chili and the cheese sauce over the cooked french fries.
- Calories 512.68 kcal High 26%
- Protein 16.4 g Good Source 33%
- Carbohydrate 55.51 g 20%
- Total Fat 24.37 g High 31%
- Saturated Fat 10.99 g High 55%
- Trans Fat 0.25 g High --
- Cholesterol 51.86 mg Moderate 17%
- Sodium 1352.58 mg High 59%
- Dietary Fiber 5.83 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 7.55 g --
- Added Sugars 0.21 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 328.28 mg Good Source 25%
- Iron 1.72 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 793.94 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 160.87 mcg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.98 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Cheesy Chili Topped Fries is made with 7 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include 2% Reduced Fat Milk, American Cheese, Canned Chili, and Cornstarch. Each serving provides about 512.68 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cheesy Chili-Topped Fries made of?
- The main ingredients are 2% Reduced-Fat Milk, American Cheese, Canned Chili, Cornstarch, French Fries. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cheesy Chili-Topped Fries?
- About 25 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 512.68 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cheesy Chili-Topped Fries easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Cheesy Chili-Topped Fries healthy?
- Cheesy Chili-Topped Fries has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 512.68 calories and 16.4 g of protein, or 33% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1352.58 mg (59% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 10.99 g (55% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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