๐ŸŸ๐Ÿง€ โ€œLoaded Chili Cheese Fries โ€“ golden crispy fries piled high with hearty chili, melted cheese, and bold flavors, the ultimate crowd-pleasing comfort dish for game days and casual gatherings.โ€ ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Loaded Chili Cheese Fries are the ultimate crowd-pleasing comfort food ๐ŸŸ๐Ÿง€ Crispy golden fries topped with rich, savory chili and layers of melted cheese create a bold, indulgent dish thatโ€™s perfect for game days, parties, or casual get-togethers. Hearty, flavorful, and irresistibly messy โ€” every bite is pure fun and comfort ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ’ฅ๐Ÿงก

Sonakshi Goswami ๐Ÿ’Ÿ

1/31/20262 min read

๐ŸŸ๐Ÿง€ Loaded Chili Cheese Fries

Crispy comfort loaded with bold chili flavor and melty cheese ๐Ÿ”ฅโœจ

Loaded Chili Cheese Fries are the ultimate crowd-pleasing comfort food โ€” crispy golden fries piled high with rich, savory chili and gooey melted cheese ๐Ÿ˜๐ŸŸ Perfect for game days, parties, movie nights, or casual get-togethers, this dish brings big flavor with minimal effort ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ”ฅ What makes this version special is the depth and warmth from PIKS Spices, which give the chili a bold, well-rounded taste without overpowering the dish โœจ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ Every bite is crunchy, saucy, cheesy, and totally addictive ๐Ÿง€โค๏ธ

๐Ÿ›’ Ingredients (Serves 4โ€“6)

๐ŸŸ For Fries:

  • Potatoes โ€“ 4 large (cut into fries) ๐Ÿฅ”

  • Oil โ€“ for frying or baking ๐Ÿ›ข๏ธ

  • Salt โ€“ to taste ๐Ÿง‚

๐ŸŒถ๏ธ For Chili:

  • Oil โ€“ 2 tbsp ๐Ÿงˆ

  • Onion โ€“ 1 medium, finely chopped ๐Ÿง…

  • Garlic โ€“ 3 cloves, minced ๐Ÿง„

  • Bell pepper โ€“ ยฝ cup, finely chopped ๐ŸŒˆ

  • Tomato puree / crushed tomatoes โ€“ 1ยฝ cups ๐Ÿ…

  • Kidney beans / black beans โ€“ 1 cup (boiled) ๐Ÿซ˜

  • PIKS Lal Mirch Powder โ€“ 1 tsp โค๏ธ

  • PIKS Jeera Powder โ€“ 1 tsp ๐ŸŒฟ

  • PIKS Dhania Powder โ€“ 1ยฝ tsp ๐ŸŒฟ

  • PIKS Paprika Powder โ€“ 1 tsp ๐ŸŒถ๏ธโœจ

  • PIKS Garam Masala โ€“ ยฝ tsp โœจ

  • Salt โ€“ to taste ๐Ÿง‚

  • Sugar โ€“ a pinch (optional) ๐Ÿฌ

  • Water / vegetable stock โ€“ ยฝ cup ๐Ÿฅฃ

๐Ÿง€ Cheese Topping:

  • Cheddar cheese โ€“ 1ยฝ cups (grated) ๐Ÿง€

  • Mozzarella cheese โ€“ ยฝ cup (optional, for stretch) ๐Ÿง€

๐ŸŒฟ Optional Toppings:

  • Spring onions โ€“ chopped ๐ŸŒฑ

  • Jalapeรฑos โ€“ sliced ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ

  • Sour cream โ€“ for serving ๐Ÿค

  • Fresh coriander โ€“ chopped ๐ŸŒฟ

๐Ÿ”ฅ Method (Step-by-Step)

1๏ธโƒฃ Prepare the Fries ๐ŸŸ

Wash potatoes and cut into fries.
Soak in cold water for 20 minutes for extra crispiness โ„๏ธ
Drain, pat dry, and fry or bake until golden and crispy ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ”ฅ
Season with salt and keep aside.

2๏ธโƒฃ Make the Chili ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ

Heat oil in a pan.
Add onions and sautรฉ till soft and light golden ๐Ÿง…โœจ
Add garlic and bell peppers, sautรฉ till aromatic ๐Ÿง„๐ŸŒˆ

Add tomato puree and cook till thick and oil separates ๐Ÿ…๐Ÿ”ฅ
Add all PIKS spices:

  • PIKS Lal Mirch Powder โค๏ธ

  • PIKS Jeera Powder ๐ŸŒฟ

  • PIKS Dhania Powder ๐ŸŒฟ

  • PIKS Paprika Powder ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ

  • PIKS Garam Masala โœจ

Mix well and cook 2โ€“3 minutes to bloom spices ๐Ÿ˜
Add beans, salt, pinch of sugar, and water/stock ๐Ÿซ˜๐Ÿฅฃ
Simmer for 10โ€“12 minutes till thick and rich ๐Ÿ”ฅโœจ

3๏ธโƒฃ Assemble & Melt ๐Ÿง€

Preheat oven to 180ยฐC ๐Ÿ”ฅ
Spread fries on a baking tray ๐ŸŸ
Spoon hot chili generously over fries ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ
Top with cheddar and mozzarella ๐Ÿง€
Bake for 8โ€“10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ”ฅ

(Alternatively, melt cheese on stovetop using a covered pan)

4๏ธโƒฃ Garnish & Serve ๐ŸŒฟ

Top with spring onions, jalapeรฑos, coriander, or sour cream ๐ŸŒฑ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ๐Ÿค
Serve immediately while hot and melty ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐ŸŸ๐Ÿง€

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tips โœจ

  • Double-fry fries for extra crispiness ๐ŸŸ

  • Use PIKS Paprika for smoky chili depth ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ

  • Adjust spice level by increasing or reducing PIKS Lal Mirch ๐Ÿ”ฅ

  • Best served fresh โ€” cheese sets as it cools ๐Ÿง€

  • Add nacho cheese sauce for extra indulgence ๐Ÿ˜

โค๏ธ Serving Ideas

Perfect for:

  • Game day snacks ๐Ÿˆ

  • Party platters ๐ŸŽ‰

  • Movie nights ๐ŸŽฌ

  • Casual dinners ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ

  • Cafรฉ & food-truck menus ๐Ÿšš

Crunchy fries, bold chili, and molten cheese โ€” these Loaded Chili Cheese Fries are comfort food turned all the way up. ๐ŸŸ๐Ÿง€๐Ÿ”ฅ

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