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    Home » Recipes » Appetizer

    Waffle Fry Nachos

    Published: Jan 25, 2023 by Ang Paris · 3 Comments
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    Waffle Nacho Fries are the crispy cheesy delicious snack everyone loves. If you're looking for the perfect appetizer, you can't go wrong with this fun Waffle Fry Nacho recipe.
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    Waffle Fry Nachos in cast iron skillet, via @jugglingactmama

    Waffle Nacho Fries are so easy to make and the perfect game day snack! It's easy to customize waffle fry nachos to suit your tastebuds.

    Waffle Fry Nachos in cast iron skillet
    Waffle Fry Nachos are a delicious guilty pleasure that are easy and quick.

    This makes a great addition to any taco night! Find more taco bar side dishes here.

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    • 🧂 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🥄Equipment
    • ⭐ Tips
    • 🍲 Storage
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🍴 Serving Suggestions
    • 😋 Similar Recipes
    • Waffle Fry Nacho
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    These cheesy nachos can be made with pretty much any kind of French fries, but I especially love them with crispy waffle fries.

    These cheesy fries are great for a quick snack or game day with your family and friends. You can add many different types of toppings, including avocado, peppers, olives, and green onions. Put on anything you like!

    Usually nachos are made with tortilla chips and cheesy sauce, but these loaded nachos start with waffle fries. They're piled high with seasoned ground beef and loads of delicious toppings.

    Waffle Fry Nacho Ingredients on a countertop.

    🧂 Ingredients

    Making Waffle Fry Nachos is super easy, here's what you'll need:

    • waffle fries (frozen or homemade)
    • cooked taco meat
    • red onion
    • shredded cheese (such as cheddar or mozzarella)
    • roma tomatoes
    • black olives
    • sliced jalapenos
    • chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
    • diced avocado
    • store-bought or homemade taco seasoning

    This is meant to be a brief overview of this great recipe. For step-by-step instructions and a full printable recipe card with ingredients, please scroll down to the teal box below or Jump to Recipe.

    🔪 Instructions

    You can make these flavorful nachos in different ways, either an oven safe skillet, or sheet pan. We'll show you how!

    1. Bake waffle fries according to the package directions on a sheet pan.
    2. Transfer the fries to a cast iron skillet.
    3. Add shredded cheese and cooked taco meat on top of the fries.
    4. Return to the oven and cook until the cheese is melted.
    5. Remove from the oven and add desired toppings.
    Collage showing How to Make Waffle Fry Nachos in a Skillet.

    These nachos can be made on a sheet pan also following the same steps:

    1. Bake the fries in a single layer on a sheet pan covered in aluminum foil.
    2. Add the cheese and ground beef and bake.
    3. Remove from the oven and add toppings.
    How to Make Sheet Pan Waffle Fry Nachos.

    🥄Equipment

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    Here is what you will need to make this easy recipe:

    • baking sheet or large skillet
    • cutting board
    • santoku knife

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    ⭐ Tips

    • Fro extra crispy waffle fries, use your air fryer to cook the fries initally. However, I recomend baking them once topped with meat and cheese.
    • Use slow cooker taco beef to save time.
    Top down view of Waffle Fry Nachos in cast iron skillet

    🍲 Storage

    To Store: Leftover waffle fry nachos should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge. (These are my favorite airtight containers.) However, these are really best eaten immediately.

    To Reheat: Microwave individual portions in 30 second intervals until heated throughout.

    📖 Variations

    The first time you try any new recipe we recommend that you make it just as it is written on the recipe card since that is how the recipe has been tested. However, the next time you make our recipe, you might want to try one of these ideas:

    There are tons of different cheeses that are delicious with waffle nacho fries. Try them with Monterey Jack, Colby-Jack, or pepper jack. You can also use a combination of cheeses if you like.

    Instead of beef, use shredded chicken or pulled pork, or skip the meat altogether for vegetarian nachos.

    You can use other types of fries or even tater tots instead of waffle fries.

    🍴 Serving Suggestions

    Serve with additional toppings like homemade guacamole, green onions, pico de gallo, crumbled bacon, or anything else you love when you make traditional nachos.

    Add a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional) if you like. These yummy waffle fry nachos are also delicious with this cream cheese salsa dip.

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    Next time, try one of these delicious recipes:

    • beef queso dip
    • meatball sliders
    • puff pastry chicken
    • pizza pockets
    • Honey Teriyaki Chicken Wings - Baked
    • Game Day Wings
    • How to Make Chocolate Hummus | Chocolate Hummus Recipe
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    Close-up of hand scooping Waffle Fry Nachos in cast iron skillet.

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    When you do make it, please come back and comment and leave me a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating below!

    Close up of Waffle Fry Nachos in cast iron skillet.

    Waffle Fry Nacho

    Waffle Nacho Fries are the crispy cheesy delicious snack everyone loves. If you're looking for the perfect appetizer, you can't go wrong with this fun Waffle Fry Nacho recipe.
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: Mexican-American
    Keyword: Waffle Nacho Fries
    Prep Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Author: Ang Paris

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    Equipment

    • Baking Sheet
    • Cutting Board
    • Santoku Knife
    • cast iron skillet

    Ingredients

    • 1 22 ounce package waffle fries
    • ½ to 1 cup shredded cheese
    • 1 cup cooked taco meat
    • ½ cup warm queso dip

    Optional Toppings

    • ¼ cup diced red onion
    • 2 roma tomatoes seeded and diced
    • 1 6 ounce can sliced black olives, drained
    • ¼ cup freshly chopped cilantro
    • Sliced jalapenos
    • Diced avocado

    Instructions

    • Bake waffle fries according to the package directions on a sheet pan.
      1 22 ounce package waffle fries
    • Transfer the fries to a cast iron skillet.
    • Add shredded cheese and cooked taco meat on top of the fries.
      ½ to 1 cup shredded cheese, 1 cup cooked taco meat
    • Return to the oven and cook until the cheese is melted.
    • Remove from the oven.
    • Warm the queso dip and drizzle over the nachos.
      ½ cup warm queso dip
    • Add additional desired toppings.
      ¼ cup diced red onion, 2 roma tomatoes, 1 6 ounce can sliced black olives, drained, ¼ cup freshly chopped cilantro, Sliced jalapenos, Diced avocado

    Notes

    These nachos can be made on a sheet pan also following the same steps:
    1. Bake the fries in a single layer on a sheet pan covered in aluminum foil.
    2. Add the cheese and ground beef and bake.
    3. Remove from the oven and add toppings.

    For best results, be sure to check our Tips and FAQs above with important tips and questions that can help your delicious recipe come out perfectly.

    Please Note: I am not a registered dietician. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.
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    1. Donna says

      January 26, 2023 at 9:00 am

      I would probably make this with a sheet pan.

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    2. Jodi Wresh says

      January 27, 2023 at 3:34 pm

      5 stars
      I would try this in a skillet

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    3. Heather Kaufman says

      January 27, 2023 at 4:13 pm

      These look so good, I would also keep the beef in.

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