Pork Green Chile Loaded Nacho Fries
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on Nov 06, 2021, Updated Feb 20, 2025
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If the idea of french fries smothered in spicy shredded pork and all your favorite nacho fixins sounds like a good idea, you’re going to love this recipe for Pork Green Chile Loaded Fries! This hearty recipe is a real fan favorite, and is perfect for serving on game day.
Football season is in full swing, the weather is getting chillier, and the days are getting shorter. As a result, all of my cooking instincts are shouting to make cozy soups, warming stews and rib-sticking fare. This awesome recipe upcycles pork green chile stew into a craveworthy batch of nacho fries that’s sure to win the adoration of your friends and family.
Oven baked french fries are topped with green chile shredded pork, melty cheese, creamy guacamole, chunky salsa, and spicy red chile-spiked Mexican crema for the best dang nacho fries you’ve ever tasted. Don’t get scared now – this recipe is deceptively easy, requiring just a few minutes of active time in the kitchen.
What Are Pork Green Chile Fries?
Pork Green Chile Fries are a mouthwatering fusion of crispy baked french fries smothered in rich, flavorful pork green chile stew, melted cheese, and fresh toppings like guacamole, pico de gallo, and a spicy red chile crema. Inspired by a delicious dish I had at West Main Taproom & Grill, this homemade version brings all the bold flavors to your own kitchen.
Why You’ll Love These
Pork Green Chile Fries
These loaded fries are the perfect balance of comfort food and fresh, homemade goodness. By baking the fries instead of frying them, you get all the crispy texture without the guilt. The pork green chile is a slow-cooker-friendly recipe, meaning you can prep it in advance and use leftovers for an easy, flavor-packed meal. Plus, they’re completely customizable—swap out the cheese, add your favorite toppings, or even use tater tots for a fun twist! Packed with protein, healthy fats, and lots of veggies, these smothered fries are a satisfying, gluten-free treat the whole family will love.
How to Make Spicy Pork Chile Cheese Fries
If you don’t have a batch of my Pork Green Chile Stew ready, here’s how to whip it up:
Step 1: Brown the Pork – Heat oil in a large skillet or casserole. Add the pork and cook for about 10 minutes until browned.
Step 2: Sauté the Aromatics – Add onions and garlic, cooking until onions are tender (about 5 minutes).
Step 3: Simmer the Stew – Stir in chicken broth, salt, coriander, oregano, tomatoes, and green chile. Bring to a boil, then let simmer for 30 minutes.
Step 4: Thicken It Up – Mix cornstarch with water and slowly add it to the stew, stirring continuously until it thickens. (Stew will thicken more as it cools.)
Assembly
Step 1: Bake the Fries – Prepare French fries according to package directions or make homemade french fries.
Step 2: Preheat & Layer – Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread baked fries on a cast iron skillet or parchment-lined baking sheet.
Step 3: Smother & Sprinkle – Top fries with warm pork green chile and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
Step 4: Bake to Perfection – Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Step 5: Top & Serve – Add guacamole mexicano, sour cream, and salsa. DIG IN!
Optional Toppings
One thing I love about nachos or loaded fries is that you can just go nuts with your toppings! Feel free to add or swap in any of your favorites, including:
- green onions
- pickled red onions
- fresh cilantro
- sliced olives
- shredded lettuce
- hot sauce
- sour cream
- ALL the salsas
Once you load up your nacho fries with all the fixins, snap a pic and tag me in it on Instagram so I can see your drool-inducing creations!!
Expert Tip
This recipe can also be transferred to a slow cooker for all day simmering on low.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, and no. Don’t assemble the nacho fries until you’re ready to serve, but if you want to get a jump on things, you can easily make the pork green chile up to 3 months in advance. Depending on what kind of salsa you like, you can also make that up to a week in advance. Pre-shred the cheese on your meal prep day, and then the rest is all downhill from there!
No problem! Try subbing in some of my chicken tinga, easy carne asada, slow cooker brisket or your favorite shredded meat instead.
These are YOUR smothered fries, so top them with whatever tickles your fancy. Feel free to swap in your favorite vegan cheese that melts well, or opt for plant based sour cream. You can also easily omit either the chile crema and cheese, subbing in salsa instead!
More tasty game day recipes
- Classic Guacamole
- Slow Cooker Beef Tongue Tostadas
- Spicy Michelada
- Brisket Sopes
- Carne Asada Fries
- Mole Nachos
- Carnitas Fries
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Pork Green Chile Loaded Nacho Fries
Ingredients
- 3 cups Pork Green Chile, (1/2 recipe)
- baked French fries
- shredded cheese, recommend asadero or queso Oaxaca
- guacamole
- Red chile sauce or chile de arbol
- sour cream or crema Mexicana
- pico de gallo or salsa of your choice
Instructions
- Bake French fries according to package directions.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place your baked French fries across the bottom of your cast iron skillet or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Smother fries with pork green chile and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbling and meat is warm, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Serve immediately with guacamole, sour cream, and salsa of your choice.
Notes
- green onions
- pickled red onions
- fresh cilantro
- sliced olives
- shredded lettuce
- hot sauce
- sour cream
- ALL the salsas
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Photography by Jenna Sparks
