Waffle Fries Taco Nachos (Printable Version)
Crispy waffle fries topped with beef, cheese, and veggies for a playful, hearty sharing snack.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 16 ounces frozen waffle-cut potato fries
→ Protein
02 - 8 ounces ground beef or substitute with black beans for vegetarian option
→ Cheese
03 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
→ Fresh toppings
04 - 1 medium tomato, diced
05 - 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C). Arrange frozen waffle-cut potato fries in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden and crisp.
02 - Meanwhile, in a skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground beef until fully cooked, about 6 to 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. For a vegetarian option, warm black beans in a saucepan for 3 to 5 minutes until heated through.
03 - Transfer hot waffle fries to a large oven-safe platter. Evenly distribute cooked beef or beans over fries. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
04 - Return platter to oven and broil on high for 2 to 3 minutes, until cheese is fully melted.
05 - Garnish with diced tomato and red bell pepper. Serve immediately while hot.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Ready in under thirty minutes for those spontaneous cravings
- Brilliant for using up frozen staples in the freezer
- Kid friendly and perfect for sharing
- Customizable for vegetarian eaters or meat lovers alike
02 -
- Naturally gluten free if you choose appropriate fries and seasoning
- Crowd pleaser for game day parties or movie nights
- Budget friendly thanks to basic ingredients and meal prep shortcuts
03 -
- Always bake up the fries until darker and crisper than you think so they can hold up to generous toppings
- Shred your cheese fresh at home for the ultimate melt Layer the ingredients as soon as fries come out of the oven so everything stays piping hot when you dig in