Entrée: United States – Chili Cheese Fries with Hot Dog Slices

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Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 10 min

Cook 15 min

Total 20 min

Ingredients

U.S. measurements first, metric equivalents in parentheses. Conversions are approximate; oz means weight ounces, not fluid ounces.

1 lb (450 g) russet potatoes, cut into fries or 1 (20 oz (570 g)) bag frozen fries
4 hot dogs, sliced into 1 / 4-inch (0.635 cm) rounds
1 1 / 2 cups (360 ml) chili, meaty and saucy
1 1 / 2 cups (170 g) shredded cheddar cheese
Salt to taste
Oil for frying or oven baking

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1 lb (450 g) russet potatoes, cut into fries or 1 (20 oz / 570 g) bag frozen fries
4 hot dogs, sliced into 1 / 4-inch rounds
1 1 / 2 cups (360 ml) chili, meaty and saucy
1 1 / 2 cups (170 g) shredded cheddar cheese
Salt to taste
Oil for frying or oven baking

Instructions

1. Cook fries according to preference (deep-fry, oven-bake, or air-fry) until crisp and golden; season with salt.
2. While fries cook, brown the sliced hot dogs in a skillet until lightly crisp.
3. Reheat chili until hot and pourable.
4. Arrange fries on a platter, scatter hot dog slices over them, spoon chili evenly on top.
5. Sprinkle shredded cheddar and let melt (place under a broiler a minute if desired), then serve immediately.