Gourmet Foods

Chili-Cheese Fries

• 1 ½ pounds frozen seasoned curly fries
• 1 (15 ounce) can prepared chilli
• Oil for deep frying
• 2 (8 inch) flour burritos
• 1 (8 ounce) package processed cheese, such as Velveeta
• 2 tablespoons shredded cheese mix (cheddar-mozzarella)

1. To make fries: Prepare the fries according to package directions.
2. Empty the chilli into a small saucepan and heat over low heat. While the fries are cooking and the chilli is heating, make the burrito shells.
3. To make the burrito shells: Fill a large saucepan with oil to a depth of about 5 inches. Heat oil to very hot (around 350 degrees F). Fold the burrito around a glass jar or metal can. Using metal tongs, hold burrito in place around the can and dunk it into the hot oil. Fry 20 to 30 seconds, until golden brown. Remove from the oil; flip the burrito over on some paper towels, and let drain. (Be careful not to burn hands, as hot oil can hide in pockets.) Repeat with second burrito.
4. Cut the process cheese into cubes. Place the cubes in a microwave-safe bowl and heat on high 5 minutes, stirring after 3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted. You could also heat the cheese over low heat until melted, stirring occasionally.
5. Fill each burrito shell with half of the fries. Spoon half the chilli on top of each serving of fries, followed by half the melted cheese. Sprinkle each serving with 1 tablespoon shredded cheese. Serve immediately.