Pueblo Chile Cheese Fries — Ingredients

• 2 pounds frozen restaurant-style French fries, or homemade fries
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, if needed for baking
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 2 cups shredded cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend
• 2 to 3 cups hot Pueblo Green Chile
• 1/2 small white or yellow onion, finely chopped, optional
• 1/4 cup sliced pickled jalapeños, optional
• 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled, optional
• 1/2 cup sour cream, optional
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley, optional

Pueblo Chile Cheese Fries — Preparation

1. Cook the fries according to package directions or your preferred homemade method until deeply golden and crisp.
2. While the fries cook, heat the Pueblo Green Chile gently in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Keep it hot without allowing it to scorch.
3. Transfer the hot fries to an oven-safe platter, cast-iron skillet, or shallow baking dish. Season lightly with kosher salt.
4. Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the fries, making sure some cheese falls between the layers.
5. Place the platter under a broiler for 1–2 minutes, or return it briefly to a hot oven, until the cheese is completely melted.
6. Remove from the oven and spoon the hot Pueblo Green Chile over the fries. Distribute it generously while leaving some crisp edges exposed.
7. Add chopped onion, jalapeños, bacon, sour cream, cilantro, or other toppings if desired.
8. Serve immediately while the fries are hot, the cheese is melted, and the Green Chile is still steaming.