Description
Indulge in a flavor-packed delight with these Nduja Beef Loaded Fries. Crispy golden French fries are loaded with a spicy nduja-infused ground beef mixture, topped with a blend of cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, and finished with a dollop of sour cream and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
Fries:
- 1 pound frozen French fries (or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Nduja Beef Mixture:
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons nduja
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- Sliced jalapeños or chili flakes (optional for extra heat)
Instructions
- Bake the Fries: Preheat oven and bake the French fries until crispy.
- Prepare the Nduja Beef: Sauté onion and garlic, then add beef, nduja, and spices. Cook until browned.
- Assemble: Layer cooked fries with the beef mixture and cheeses. Bake until cheese melts.
- Garnish and Serve: Top with sour cream, green onions, parsley, and optional jalapeños or chili flakes. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or plant-based meat for a lighter option.
- For extra crunch, use waffle fries or steak fries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
