Description
Tantalizing loaded bacon cheese fries deliver a mouthwatering combination of crispy potatoes, melted cheese, and savory bacon. Crunchy toppings and rich flavors make you crave this indulgent comfort dish perfect for sharing with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 900 g (2 lbs) frozen or homemade French fries
- 200 g (2 cups) shredded cheddar cheese (or cheese blend)
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- Ranch dressing or sour cream
- Jalapeno slices (fresh or pickled)
- Chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 425°F and arrange frozen fries on a rimmed baking sheet, maintaining a single layer for optimal crispiness.
- Seasoning: Evenly dust fries with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika, creating a robust flavor foundation.
- Roasting: Bake fries for 20-25 minutes, rotating the sheet midway to ensure uniform golden-brown edges and crunchy exterior.
- Bacon Integration: Simultaneously render bacon in a skillet, chopping into uniform pieces until achieving a deep, crisp texture.
- Cheese Layering: Remove fries from oven and immediately cascade shredded cheese across the surface, allowing residual heat to create melted, creamy pockets.
- Finishing Touch: Sprinkle crispy bacon fragments over cheesy fries, then optionally return to oven for 2-3 minutes to enhance cheese melting and intensify flavor profiles.
- Presentation: Garnish with fresh chives or green onions, serving immediately while piping hot to preserve textural integrity and maximize gustatory enjoyment.
Notes
- Crisp Fry Technique: Spread fries in single layer without touching to ensure maximum crunchiness and even golden-brown edges.
- Seasoning Strategy: Mix spices beforehand for consistent flavor distribution and more intense taste profile across entire dish.
- Bacon Precision: Cut bacon into uniform small pieces for even cooking and balanced texture throughout loaded fries.
- Cheese Melting Hack: Let residual oven heat naturally melt cheese rather than over-baking, preventing cheese from becoming rubbery or burnt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg