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    Sweet Potato Fry Nachos with Chorizo

    Published: Feb 4, 2017 · Modified: Oct 7, 2022 · by Jess Smith · Jump to Recipe · 2 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Sweet Potato Fries on a sheet pan
    Sweet Potato Fry topped with cheese and chorizo
    sweet potato nachos in a cast iron skillet
    sweet potato fry nachos with chorizo

    Sweet Potato Fry Nachos in a large black bowl That right there? It's a whole skillet of messy, cheesy, spicy goodness. So good that I couldn't resist sharing it on the eve of the day devoted entirely to snacking (and...football). Sweet Potato Fry Nachos are everything you know and love about loaded nachos with a sweet potato fry base and spicy chorizo on top.

    Pile 'em high, friends. Pile 'em high.

    Charred Corn in a cast iron skillet

    These nachos. I photographed them twice and ate them more times than that. And I'm not one bit sorry. In fact, I might make them again tomorrow. Especially considering that my two-year-olds not only loved them, but Molly plucked all the red onions and charred corn right off the top.

    But later rejected mac and cheese.

    Two-year-olds? Confusing.

    Sweet Potato Fries topped with cheese in a cast iron skillet

    But what's not confusing is making sweet potato fry nachos. Especially if you track down sweet potato fries in the freezer section. Those things are my new love.

    They turn out crispy every. stinkin. time. Unlike when I make sweet potato fries from scratch which turn out occasionally perfect and most often mushy (thank goodness for my trusty, tried and true homemade home fries recipe/method that turn out crispy and delicious every time and restore my potato-making confidence!)

    Freezer fries for the win.Sweet Potato Fries on a sheet pan

    Whether you use freezer fries or fresh, these nachos are a fun twist on the classic. The natural sweetness of the fries begs to be topped with spice, so spicy chorizo is a natural fit.

    Add your favorite toppings and a little sour cream (with adobo sauce whisked in!) and you've got a charming, messy skillet of "nachos" that go way beyond the classic.

    Sweet Potato Fry Nachos in a cast iron skillet

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    Favorite Tools

    • Lodge Cast Iron Skillet https://amzn.to/2TntTuH
    • Small Mixing Bowl
    • Whisk

    📖 Recipe

    sweet potato nachos in a cast iron skillet
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    5 from 1 vote

    Sweet Potato Fry Nachos with Chorizo

    These barely even need a recipe because you can top them any way you like, but we love the spicy notes on top of the sweet potatoes. The flavors are balanced...in exactly all the ways that nachos should be.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time25 minutes mins
    Total Time35 minutes mins
    Course: Appetizer, Gluten-Free
    Cuisine: Tex Mex
    Keyword: nachos, sweet potato recipe
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 434kcal
    Author: Jess Smith via Inquiring Chef
    Cost: $6.00

    Equipment

    • oven-safe skillet
    • Small Mixing Bowl
    • Whisk

    Ingredients

    • 20 oz Frozen Sweet Potato Fries (or slice your own sweet potato fries, but they may not be as crisp)
    • 4 oz Raw Chorizo (sub ground beef)
    • 1 cup Corn Kernels, fresh or frozen
    • 4 oz Cheddar Cheese, grated (use a Mexican blend or mild white)
    • ½ cup Sour Cream
    • 2 teaspoon Adobo Sauce (from a can of chipotles in adobo; or use any hot sauce)
    • ¼ cup Pico de Gallo or chopped tomatoes
    • ¼ cup Guacamole
    • Cilantro sprigs, for garnish
    • Red Onion, chopped (optional)
    • 1 Jalapeno, thinly sliced (optional)

    Instructions

    • Cook sweet potato fries according to package directions.
    • While sweet potatoes cook, heat an oven-safe medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add chorizo (if using ground beef, be sure to season it with plenty of salt and pepper or some taco seasoning) and saute until chorizo is dark brown and cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Set chorizo aside and drain all but about 2 teaspoon of cooking great from skillet. Return skillet to heat.
    • Add corn to heated skillet (defrost it first if using frozen). Let corn sit in skillet, without stirring, until it begins to pop and blacken in places. Stir a couple times to heat it all through. Set aside. Wipe skillet clean with a paper towel and place it in a cool spot on the oven.
    • When sweet potato fries are done cooking, set them aside and turn on the oven's broiler.
    • Fill skillet with cooked fries. Top with half the chorizo, then cheese, then the rest of the chorizo. Broil until cheese melts. (Don't worry if some of the sweet potato fries blacken at the ends - those crunchy bits are great!)
    • Whisk together sour cream and adobo sauce.
    • Top fries with pico de Gallo, guacamole, sour cream with adobo sauce, cilantro, onion and sliced jalapeño.
    • Enjoy hot! Best to serve these with a fork - they are super messy, in all the best ways.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 434kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 1083mg | Potassium: 699mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 20785IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 291mg | Iron: 2mg

    I just shared this on Instagram, but had to share again. When these ladies weren't eating nachos this weekend, they were prepping Valentine's Day cards for their friends at preschool. For hours! #happykidshappyparents

    Molly and Clara_Valentines Day

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    About Jess

    Hi! I'm Jess. I am the recipe creator and photographer behind the 900+ recipes you’ll find on Inquiring Chef. As a mom to three young kids and professional cook, my mission is to make every moment in the kitchen and around the table count. If you’re looking for easy, flavorful, family-approved recipes, you’ve come to the right place! Learn more about me here.

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    Comments

    1. Debra Eliotseats

      February 05, 2017 at 1:05 pm

      Wow, Simply wow!

      Sweet potatoes make it healthier, right?

      You've got a couple of cuties, there!

      Reply
      • Jess

        February 07, 2017 at 9:54 am

        Definitely, Debra - sweet potatoes totally make this a health food! 🙂 Hope you guys are doing well!

        Reply

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