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Lightened Up Chili Cheese Fries

Published: Nov 25, 2014 · Modified: Nov 9, 2019 by Anna 7 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission.

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Lightened Up Chili Cheese Fries - this reinvented version of chili fries is incredibly easy to make and better for you than the original! Also, check out our lighter versions of dinner classics that everyone will love!

Lightened Up Chili Cheese Fries - this reinvented version of chili fries is incredibly easy to make and better for you than the original! Also, check out our lighter versions of dinner classics that everyone will love!

I know what you are thinking. How can such cheesy dish be called "lightened up"? Right? Thanks to Alexia's All-Natural Oven Fries, our homemade turkey chili and shredded cheese sprinkled on top. We are skipping fat-loaded deep fat-fried potatoes, beefy chili and the cheese sauce,yet, this dish is still delicious and satisfying. And that's what today's post is all about: lighter choices in our favorite meals!

When Alexia Foods asked us to create five balanced meals that would be great for week days, we jumped on it! We love Alexia's fries for two reasons: they are all natural and they deliver in size and taste. I've never seen such perfect onion rings or waffle fries from a package, bought in a freezer section in our store. They are huge and bake up to a crispy perfection! Every.single.time.

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Since it's fall and football season, it means that we are craving comfort foods and our favorite snacks. Why not make them healthier? It's all about the right ingredients that still can do the job.

My Hubby and I both love chili this time of year. As soon as the weather turns cold, we make a big pot of it. This time, we skipped the ground beef and used ground turkey. We also skipped the cheesy sauce and sprinkled the cheese right over the chili and fries. Few minutes in the oven and the cheese melted into one glorious gooey goodness!

You will love our Lightened Up Chili Cheese Fries!

Lightened Up Chili Cheese Fries - this reinvented version of chili fries is incredibly easy to make and better for you than the original! Also, check out our lighter versions of dinner classics that everyone will love!

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Lightened Up Chili Cheese Fries

Author: Anna
Lightened Up Chili Cheese Fries - this reinvented version of chili fries is incredibly easy to make and better for you than the original! Also, check out our lighter versions of dinner classics that everyone will love!
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 247 kcal
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Ingredients
 
 

  • ½ pkg Alexia Oven Fries with
  • 1.5 c turkey chili (see note for a quick recipe)
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¾ cup shredded colby cheese
  • green onions , for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 420 degrees F.
  • Spray your cast iron skillet with non-stick spray.
  • Place potato wedges in the skillet, arranging as desired.
  • Place the skillet in the oven and bake potatoes for 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Remove skillet from the oven.
  • Pour turkey chili over the fries.
  • Top with shredded mozzarella, then colby cheese.
  • Bake 3 to 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
  • Garnish with green onions and serve.

Notes

For a quick turkey chili: in a medium saucepan, combine cooked ground turkey meat, 1 can low-sodium chili beans, 2 Tablespoons tomato paste, 1 Tablespoon chili seasoning, 1 can low-sodium diced tomatoes. Cook together until bubbly.

Nutrition

Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 739mg | Potassium: 392mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 665IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 285mg | Iron: 3.5mg
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  1. Annie says

    November 26, 2014 at 11:58 am

    Dying over this!!! I literally want to lean right into the screen right now and grab a plate!!

    Reply
    • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

      November 26, 2014 at 10:36 pm

      Haha! Oh, I know! Thank you, Annie! Happy Thanksgiving!

      Reply
  2. Sues says

    November 25, 2014 at 9:32 pm

    Holy moly! I've been craving nachos with chili so much lately, but now I want these fries instead!!

    Reply
  3. Jennifer says

    November 25, 2014 at 8:29 pm

    Pretty sure I could make an entire meal out of these!

    Reply
  4. kita says

    November 25, 2014 at 3:10 pm

    This is dinner. Seriously, it could be tonight. Love the sound of it!

    Reply
  5. Kate says

    November 25, 2014 at 10:15 am

    Lightened up or not, I want that entire stack in front of me!! They look soooo good!

    Reply
  6. Melanie says

    November 25, 2014 at 9:37 am

    Look at all that melty cheese - one of my favorite appetizers!

    Reply
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