Four of the best ways to enjoy cheesy chips

Name: Four of the best ways to enjoy cheesy chips
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 600 g oven fries of choice, we used French fries; 100 g bacon; 1 tbsp. sriracha; 100 g mayonnaise; juice of ½ lime; 150 g kimchi, we used Biona Organic Kimchi; 75 g cheddar, grated; 2 spring onions, finely sliced; 1/2 tbsp. sesame seeds; 600 g chips of choice, we used French fries; 1 tbsp. vegetable oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 500 g lean beef mince; 2 x 226g jars mild salsa (we used Old El Paso); 1 x 410g tin kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 2 tbsp. tomato purée; half x 198g tin sweetcorn, roughly chopped; large handful fresh coriander; 150 g cheddar, grated; 600 g chips of choice, we used home fries; 1 tbsp. olive oil; 1 tsp. flaked sea salt; 2 tsp. dried oregano; 1/2 red onion, finely chopped; 100 g feta; 75 g tzatziki; 1 tbsp. fresh oregano leaves, roughly chopped; 600 g oven chips of choice, we used home fries; 2 tbsp. Mexican seasoning; 1 avocado

Who doesn't love cheesy chips?! Not just for a music festival, you can easily make your own food-truck style loaded fries at home with these four tasty cheesy chip recipes.

By Ailsa BurtUpdated: 10 May 2023

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Transport yourself straight back to a festival with our four ways to have cheesy chips. You can't go wrong with cheesy fries and we've turned the classic finger food into four different versions.

Firstly we've gone for Korean kimchi fries which uses tangy fermented kimchi and sriracha.

Secondly - chilli cheese fries which combines Mexican flavours of salsa, kidney beans and fresh coriander,

Third - and our personal favourite are our Greek-style chips which are just like the gyros you'd get on holiday, these are topped with oregano, feta and tzatziki.

And finally our vegan 'cheesy' chips which are topped with avocado, lime, Mexican seasoning and vegan cheese.

Which are you going to try first, or why not serve a few options next time you have friends or family around?

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Yields:

4 serving(s)

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Cal/Serv:

690

Ingredients

For the Korean kimchi fries

600 g
oven fries of choice, we used French fries
100 g
bacon
1 Tbsp.
sriracha
100 g
mayonnaise
juice of ½ lime
150 g
kimchi, we used Biona Organic Kimchi
75 g
cheddar, grated
2
spring onions, finely sliced
1/2 Tbsp.
sesame seeds

For the chilli cheese fries

600 g
chips of choice, we used French fries
1 Tbsp.
vegetable oil
1
onion, finely chopped
500 g
lean beef mince
2 x 226g jars mild salsa (we used Old El Paso)
1 x 410g tin kidney beans, drained and rinsed
2 Tbsp.
tomato purée
half x 198g tin sweetcorn, roughly chopped
large handful fresh coriander
150 g
cheddar, grated

For the Greek-style chips

600 g
chips of choice, we used home fries
1 Tbsp.
olive oil
1 tsp.
flaked sea salt
2 tsp.
dried oregano
1/2
red onion, finely chopped
100 g
feta
75 g
tzatziki
1 Tbsp.
fresh oregano leaves, roughly chopped

For the vegan cheesy chips

600 g
oven chips of choice, we used home fries
1 Tbsp.
olive oil
2 Tbsp.
Mexican seasoning
1
avocado
1/2
lime, juiced
1/2 tsp.
chilli flakes
1 Tbsp.
coriander, roughly chopped
1
tomato, roughly chopped
1/4
red onion, finely chopped
100 g
vegan cheese, grated
100 g
salsa

Directions

For the Korean kimchi fries
1. Step 1Season and cook the chips according to pack instructions. Meanwhile fry the bacon for 5min, until crispy and put aside to crisp up. Mix together the sriracha and mayonnaise and season to taste with salt, pepper and lime juice. Roughly chop the bacon into small pieces.
2. Step 2When the chips have 5min cooking time left, remove from oven and top with the kimchi and cheese. Return to oven and cook for remaining time.
3. Step 3Scatter over the bacon, spring onion and sesame seeds. Drizzle with the sriracha mayonnaise and serve.
For the chilli cheese fries
1. Step 1Season and cook the chips according to pack instructions. Heat the oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and mince and fry, breaking up the mince with a wooden spoon, for 10min until the beef is well browned.
2. Step 2Stir in the salsa, kidney beans, tomato purée and sweetcorn, and bring to the boil. Stir through most of the coriander, if using, then season to taste.
3. Step 3Switch the oven to grill and spoon the chilli evenly over the chips. Scatter over the cheddar and put until grill for 3-5min, until the cheese is golden and bubbling. Serve hot with the remaining coriander sprinkled over the top.
For the Greek-style chips
1. Step 1Toss the chips in the oil, and cook according to pack instructions. Meanwhile in a small bowl rub together the salt and oregano. Toss this through the cooked chips along with the red onion and some pepper.
2. Step 2Put onto a large serving platter and crumble over the feta, drizzle over the tzatziki and the oregano. Serve
For the vegan cheesy chips
1. Step 1Toss the chips in the olive oil and Mexican seasoning. Season and cook the chips according to pack instructions.
2. Step 2Meanwhile gently mash the avocado in a small bowl. Stir in 2tsp lime juice, chilli flakes, coriander, tomato and red onion. Season well with salt and pepper and more lime juice if needed.
3. Step 3Switch to grill setting and sprinkle the cheese over the chips. Grill for 5min until bubbling and golden. Remove and serve with the guacamole and salsa dotted over.