Nacho Waffle Fries

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You’ll score a touchdown with these Nacho Waffle Fries on your appetizer table!

Nacho Waffle Fries with scrumptious Chorizo and melted cheese, they're sure to be the winner at your football parties. | Cosmopolitan Cornbread

This easy appetizer starts with a bag of store-bought frozen waffle fries. You can use traditional or sweet potato ones if you like. Bake them according to package directions, but line the baking sheet with a silpat or parchment paper.

Nacho Waffle Fries with scrumptious Chorizo and melted cheese, they're sure to be the winner at your football parties. | Cosmopolitan Cornbread

While the fries are baking, sauté 1/2 pound of bulk (beef or turkey) chorizo sausage until browned, crumbling it with your spoon as it cooks.

Nacho Waffle Fries with scrumptious Chorizo and melted cheese, they're sure to be the winner at your football parties. | Cosmopolitan Cornbread

When it is cooked, spoon it onto a plate lined with paper towels to absorb the excess grease.

Nacho Waffle Fries with scrumptious Chorizo and melted cheese, they're sure to be the winner at your football parties. | Cosmopolitan Cornbread

Shred 4 ounces of sharp cheddar or colby cheese.

Nacho Waffle Fries with scrumptious Chorizo and melted cheese, they're sure to be the winner at your football parties. | Cosmopolitan Cornbread

As soon as the waffle fries are done baking, sprinkle the chorizo and cheese over the top of the fries. Pop them back in the oven for 5 more minutes.

Nacho Waffle Fries with scrumptious Chorizo and melted cheese, they're sure to be the winner at your football parties. | Cosmopolitan Cornbread

Immediately transfer the fries to a heated platter.

Nacho Waffle Fries with scrumptious Chorizo and melted cheese, they're sure to be the winner at your football parties. | Cosmopolitan Cornbread

Sprinkle some sliced green onion over the top.

Nacho Waffle Fries with scrumptious Chorizo and melted cheese, they're sure to be the winner at your football parties. | Cosmopolitan Cornbread

Serve these with guacamole, sour cream, and salsa if you like.

Nacho Waffle Fries with scrumptious Chorizo and melted cheese, they're sure to be the winner at your football parties. | Cosmopolitan Cornbread

When I made these for my family, my son’s reaction upon seeing them was, “That looks like something from a restaurant.”

His second reaction? “When are you making them again?”

Score!

Nacho Waffle Fries with scrumptious Chorizo and melted cheese, they're sure to be the winner at your football parties. | Cosmopolitan Cornbread
Nacho Waffle Fries with scrumptious Chorizo and melted cheese, they're sure to be the winner at your football parties. | Cosmopolitan Cornbread

Nacho Waffle Fries

Constance Smith – Cosmopolitan Cornbread
Nacho Waffle Fries with scrumptious Chorizo and melted cheese; they're sure to be the winner at your football parties. | Cosmopolitan Cornbread
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Appetizers
Cuisine American