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Campfire Chili Cheese Fries Recipe

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Campfire Chili Cheese Fries are a delicious and easy-to-make outdoor meal combining crispy French fries, savory chili, and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for BBQs or campfire cooking, this recipe delivers hearty comfort food with minimal effort and equipment.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 1 package (454 grams) frozen French fries
  • 1 can (425 grams) chili (your choice)
  • 1 to 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • Cooking spray (for foil)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Foil Packet: Spray the inside of a large doubled-up sheet of aluminum foil with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Add Frozen Fries: Place the frozen French fries in the center of the foil sheet, then fold the foil up and around to fully enclose the fries, forming a sealed packet.
  3. Cook Fries: Place the foil packet on your BBQ grill or over a campfire. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, shaking the packet occasionally to ensure the fries cook evenly and brown on all sides.
  4. Add Chili and Cheese: Carefully open the foil packet, watching out for steam. Spread the canned chili and shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the cooked fries.
  5. Heat to Melt Cheese: Close the foil packet again and continue cooking over the heat until the chili is thoroughly heated and the cheese has melted.
  6. Serve: Remove the packet from the heat, let it cool slightly, then enjoy the chili cheese fries straight from the foil packet using forks.

Notes

  • Use a sturdy heavy-duty foil to avoid tearing during cooking.
  • Adjust cheese quantity based on your preference for cheesiness.
  • You can customize with your favorite chili brand or homemade chili.
  • Shaking the packet is important to cook fries evenly.
  • Ensure the campfire or BBQ heat is medium to avoid burning the fries.
  • For a spicier kick, add jalapeños or hot sauce before closing the packet.

Keywords: campfire chili cheese fries, chili cheese fries, campfire recipe, BBQ side dish, cheesy fries, outdoor cooking

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