5-Minute Nacho Cheese Fries
Crispy fries topped with melted nacho cheese sauce, jalapeños, and sour cream. Ready in under 5 minutes with frozen fries and a quick cheese dip.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 12g

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Ingredients
- 1 bag (20 oz) frozen French fries
- 1 cup jarred nacho cheese sauce
- ¼ cup pickled jalapeños
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 pinch salt and black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Cook fries in a skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until golden and crispy, 4–5 minutes.
- 2
While fries cook, warm nacho cheese sauce in a small microwave-safe bowl, 60–90 seconds, stirring once.
- 3
Transfer fries to a serving plate or bowl and season with salt and pepper.
- 4
Drizzle warm cheese sauce over the fries and scatter jalapeños on top.
- 5
Dollop sour cream alongside or drizzle over the top. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- microwave-safe bowl
- serving plate or bowl
- spoon
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