How to Make Taco Bell Nacho Fries

Instructions

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   Clean and peel the potatoes. Cut into fries. Place in a pot of cold water and allow to soak for a minimum of 30 minutes. Drain water and refill with water, wait another 30 minutes.

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   Make the cheese sauce by combining the ingredients in a medium pot and bring to medium high heat. Melt together and set aside.

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   Mix together taco fries seasoning, set aside to season cooked fires.

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   Pull out the fries from the water and dry.

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   Whisk together the dredge.

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   Deep fry for about 3 minutes or until light golden brown at 275F. Remove from fryer onto a paper towel lined sheet pan, Separate fries on a second sheet pan and allow to cool completely.

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   Increase oil temperature to 360 degrees

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   With a sifter, lightly coat one side of the cooled fries with the fry dredge. Then place into a bowl, again coat with the dredge with the sifter then toss the fries in the bowl while continuing to sift more of the coating onto the fries. You want a nice even coat that completely covers the fries.

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   Fry again for approximately 5 more minutes at 360F, until golden brown and crisp. Remove to a paper towel lined sheet pan.

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    Place fries in bowl and coat with seasoning, toss and coat some more with the seasoning.

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    Serve with a side of warm nacho cheese sauce.

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    To make the Nacho Fries BelleGrande

    In a large skillet, brown the ground beef, add Taco Bell Seasoning Packet and water (per packet directions) Cook until thickened.

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    Place fries on a plate, top with Nacho Cheese Sauce, Diced Tomato, Taco Bell Seasoned Ground Beef, and Sour Cream.

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    FOR THE HACK

    Purchase "Extra Crispy Fast Food Fries" from your local grocery store.

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    Coat them with the fry dredge by tossing in a bowl.

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    Fry until golden brown, about 5 mins or according to directions on package.

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    Remove from fryer, place into a bowl and toss with the taco fries seasoning mix

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    Serve with the nacho cheese sauce.