Yummy Chili Cheese Fries- Easy Game Day Appetizer

This post is sponsored by McCain Potatoes but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.

Chili Cheese Fries

Ingredients:

• McCain Seasoned Curly Fries
• Chili (Canned or Homemade)
• 1 lb. Ground Beef
• 2 Cans Pinto Beans
• 1 Can Kidney Beans
• 1- 20 oz. Can Rotel
• 1 Onion
• 1 tsp. Chili Powder
• 2 tsp. Crushed Garlic
• 1 Can Tomato Sauce
• Shredded Mexican Cheese
• Sour Cream

Directions:

Dump all Chili ingredients into the crockpot including raw ground beef.  I broke it up with a spatula and then set to low for 8 hours.  About 25 minutes before serving bake McCain Seasoned Curly Fries as per label directions.  Once they are done top with chili and shredded cheese and put back in the oven for just a few minutes.  Top with sour cream and serve.  If you are taking this to someone's house for a party appetizer assemble once you arrive and bake for just a few minutes in their oven.

As a working mother of three I'm always looking for EASY new recipes.  I don't have time to slave away in the kitchen but I still want affordable options, fresh ideas and flavorful food.  In your frozen food aisle at Walmart you can easily find McCain Fries in a variety of options like Craft Beer Fries, Extra Crispy Curly Fries and Waffle Fries.  They make the perfect base for a variety of recipes and appetizers.  I choose to use them for Chili Cheese Fries which could be used for a game day appetizer or even a hassle free dinner at home.

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