Buffalo Chicken Loaded Baked Sweet Potato Fries

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Loaded baked sweet potato fries covered in spicy chicken and blue cheese are the perfect addition to your Big Game menu, or even a weeknight dinner. With the classic hot and spicy flavor of your favorite wings in an ooey gooey pile of cheesy goodness, enjoy these Buffalo Chicken Loaded Baked Sweet Potato Fries.

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Our new house has about a million TVs. We had two in our old house that came along with us – one for the kids’ playroom and one for the family room. These are dwarfed in size by the ones that are in the new house – in the gym, above the bar, in the basement rec room, and, the granddaddy of them all, the theater room with its projector and screen. Some were included when we bought the house, and when they offered to sell us the others, plus the big recliners in the theater, for next to nothing, the Hubby jumped at the deal. For the football fan that he is, our old “small” (not-so-small in my humble opinion) TVs are now unacceptable. When there’s a game on that he wants to watch, he retreats to 60-inch television in the basement.

One evening I knew he was heading down to watch a game, but I noticed it was awfully quiet. So I went downstairs and didn’t find him in front of the TV in the rec room. Puzzled, I continued walking around the corner, made my way to the theater room, and this is what I saw…

Yes, the man disconnected the cable box, carried it to the theater room and rigged it to the projector. Who does this kind of stuff?! But it’s actually kind of brilliant. I’m thinking since this is the granddaddy of TVs, this might just be where we’ll be watching the granddaddy of football games. And I think we might just be munching on this…

Buffalo Chicken Loaded Baked Sweet Potato Fries are just a giant pile of meaty, cheesy, spicy goodness. OK, so I lightened up what does that the potential to be a very heavy dish by making baked sweet potato fries and topping it with my Healthier Buffalo Chicken Sloppy Joes. But then I went for it with the cheese – Monterey Jack for to bring in the stretchy, gooey factor, but with a mild flavor so that the boldness of the blue cheese really stands out against the spicy chicken mixture. Finally a drizzle of Ranch dressing (I used my Pantry Greek Yogurt Ranch) and I think what you have here is just the epitome of gameday food. We also dolloped on some Greek Yogurt Blue Cheese Dressing, because the messier the better, right? And oh my goodness, so darn amazing. My boys and I polished off the entire skillet!

When a dish has some heat, I like to pair it with a cool, crisp, sweet white wine, like Gallo Family Riesling. If you prefer a red, I’d recommend the Pinot Noir not only to go along with this recipe, but because you’re sure to be nibbling on an assortment of appetizers. These two wines are versatile and balanced, making them perfect for gameday snacking. They’ll pair perfectly with all of the dips and spreads and sliders and snacks on your “Supper Bowl” buffet!

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Buffalo Chicken Loaded Baked Sweet Potato Fries

The classic hot and spicy flavor of your favorite wings in an ooey gooey pile of cheesy goodness.

Prep: 15 minutes mins

Cook: 30 minutes mins

Total: 45 minutes mins

Servings: 6

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Ingredients

For the Fries:

• 1 lb sweet potatoes
• 1 Tbsp olive oil plus more for pan
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• freshly ground pepper
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese

For the Buffalo Chicken:

• 1 teaspoon oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion chopped (about ½ medium onion)
• 1 cup diced carrots or a mixture of carrots and celery
• salt and pepper
• 1 lb lean ground chicken breast
• 8 oz tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup hot sauce more or less, depending on how spicy you like it
• 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce

Instructions

For the Fries:

• Preheat oven to 450°F, and coat a baking sheet with olive oil or cooking spray.
• Cut potatoes into slices about ½ in. wide and 2-3 in. long 
• Toss the potatoes in the olive oil, salt and pepper, and herbs, and lay on the baking sheet in a single layer.
• Bake for 10 minutes, flip the fries, and bake for about another 10-15 minutes, or until golden and crispy. While the fries are baking, prepare the Buffalo Chicken.
• Pile the fries onto a baking sheet or into a skillet that has been lightly coated with oil, top with Buffalo Chicken mixture, Monterey Jack, and blue cheese. Bake for another 5-7 minutes or broil 2-4 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
• Drizzle or serve with Ranch and/or Blue Cheese Dip/Dressing.

For the Buffalo Chicken:

• Heat oil in a saute pan over medium heat.
• Add onions, carrots (and celery, if using), and a pinch of salt and pepper.
• Cook for 5-6 minutes, or until onions are becoming translucent and vegetables are softening.
• Add the ground chicken, and cook until done, breaking up the meat as it cooks.
• Stir in the tomato sauce, hot sauce, and Worcestershire, and simmer for several minutes, until excess moisture has evaporated and mixture has thickened.

Nutrition Facts

Buffalo Chicken Loaded Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Amount Per Serving (1 g)

Calories 336 Calories from Fat 162

% Daily Value*

Fat 18g28%

Saturated Fat 7g35%

Cholesterol 90mg30%

Sodium 1237mg52%

Potassium 943mg27%

Carbohydrates 21g7%

Fiber 3g12%

Sugar 6g7%

Protein 22g44%

Vitamin A 14700IU294%

Vitamin C 14.5mg18%

Calcium 245mg25%

Iron 1.9mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Author: Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keywords: buffalo chicken, gluten free appetizers, party food, sweet potato fries

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