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Papas Locas Recipe

Papas Locas Recipe

Welcome to the Papas Locas Recipe. Papas Locas is a Mexican-style street food made with crispy French fries, loaded toppings, creamy sauces, and bold flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bag frozen French fries 28 oz
  • 1 lb ground beef or chicken
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup nacho cheese sauce
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup sliced jalapeños
  • 1/2 cup pico de gallo
  • 1/2 cup guacamole
  • 2 tbsp hot sauce
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Frying pan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Mixing bowls
  • Serving platter

Method
 

Step 1: Cook the fries
  1. Bake or fry the French fries until golden and crispy. Place them on a serving platter as the base.
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Step 2: Prepare the meat
  1. In a frying pan, cook ground beef or chicken with seasonings until browned and fully cooked. Set aside.
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Step 3: Add cheese and sauces
  1. Top the fries with shredded cheddar and drizzle nacho cheese sauce generously over them.
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Step 4: Load the toppings
  1. Add cooked meat, pico de gallo, jalapeños, guacamole, and sour cream on top of the fries.
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Step 5: Garnish and serve
  1. Sprinkle chopped cilantro, drizzle hot sauce, and serve immediately while warm.
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Notes

Serve Papas Locas hot and fresh for the best taste. Pair them with cold sodas, margaritas, or beer for parties.