Sloppy Joe Chili Cheese Fries

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These Sloppy Joe Chili Cheese Fries are the ultimate messy comfort food! Crispy golden crinkle-cut fries are piled high with savory Sloppy Joe beef, creamy melted cheese sauce, and cool sour cream. Add jalapeños for a spicy kick or keep them mild and extra cheesy—either way, grab the napkins!

🛒 Ingredients

  • 1 bag frozen crinkle-cut fries
  • 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
  • 1 can Manwich Original sauce
  • 2 Velveeta cheese-sauce packets
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Green onions, optional
  • Sliced jalapeños, optional

Directions

  1. Bake the fries: Prepare the crinkle-cut fries according to the package directions. Bake until deeply golden and crispy.
  2. Make the Sloppy Joe beef: While the fries cook, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess grease.
  3. Add the sauce: Stir the Manwich Original sauce into the beef. Reduce the heat and simmer for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is thick and flavorful.
  4. Warm the cheese: Heat the Velveeta cheese sauce packets according to the package instructions until smooth and creamy.
  5. Build the fries: Transfer the crispy fries to a large serving platter or bowl. Pour the warm cheese sauce generously over the fries.
  6. Add the beef: Spoon the hot Sloppy Joe mixture over the cheesy fries, making sure every bite gets plenty of beef.
  7. Finish with toppings: Add generous dollops of sour cream, then sprinkle with chopped green onions. Add sliced jalapeños if you like some heat.
  8. Serve immediately: These fries are best enjoyed while they’re hot, crispy, and covered in all that cheesy, meaty goodness!

Easy Variations

Spicy: Add jalapeños, hot sauce, or crushed red pepper.

Extra Cheesy: Add shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack over the beef and broil briefly until melted.

Loaded: Top with diced tomatoes, green onions, pickled jalapeños, and crispy bacon.

Mild: Skip the jalapeños and add extra cheese and sour cream.

🍽️ Serving Tip

For the crispiest results, serve the fries immediately after assembling. If you’re serving a crowd, keep the fries separate and let everyone build their own loaded fries.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25–30 minutes

Servings: 4–6

Best served: Hot and fresh

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