Loaded Fries Platter
Crispy fries layered with a pourable two-cheese sauce, spiced ground beef, pickled jalapeños, and sour cream — a bold crowd-pleasing platter ready in 35 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs crinkle-cut or waffle fries
- Salt garlic powder, smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoon butter + 2 tablespoon flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 oz Velveeta cubed
- ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar
- Salt cayenne, garlic powder for sauce
- ½ lb ground beef + taco seasoning
- Pickled jalapeño slices
- Sour cream
- Diced white onion
- Scallions
Instructions
- Cook fries until aggressively crispy. Season immediately with salt, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Make cheese sauce: melt butter, whisk in flour, add milk, stir in Velveeta and cheddar until smooth. Season with cayenne and garlic.
- Brown and season ground beef. Drain fat. Keep warm.
- Layer fries on platter. Pour half the cheese sauce. Add meat, jalapeños, onion. Pour remaining cheese sauce. Top with scallions and sour cream. Serve immediately.
Notes
Cheese sauce can be made up to 3 days ahead.
Serve immediately after assembly — fries soften fast.
Keep extra cheese sauce in a ramekin on the side.
Serve immediately after assembly — fries soften fast.
Keep extra cheese sauce in a ramekin on the side.