Loaded French Fries
Crispy fries are loaded with melted cheese, bacon, onions, and sour cream for the ultimate comfort food appetizer or snack!
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 490kcal
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Cheese Grater
- Sharp Knife
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
- 907 grams (2 lbs) French Fries cooked
- 2 ½ cups (8 oz) Cheddar Cheese shredded
- 6-8 pieces Bacon cooked and chopped
- ⅔ cup Tomatoes diced
- ½ medium Red Onion diced
- ½ cup Sour Cream, Greek Yogurt or Ranch
- 4 Green Onions diced
- Fresh Parsley finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the French fries, cooking until they are crispy. Remove from the oven, gather them together, but still keep in a single layer. Top fries with shredded cheese, cooked bacon, diced tomatoes and diced red onions. Bake for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is fully melted.
- After the loaded fries are done baking, remove them from the oven and drizzle with sour cream, green onions and fresh parsley. Serve immediatley.
Notes
- French Fries: Any kind of fry can be used for this recipe. Homemade fries are the best, in my opinion, but sweet potato fries, wedge fries, or pre-packaged fries can be used.
- Bacon: Can be substituted for cooked crumbled sausage, cooked ground beef with taco seasoning, shredded roast chicken, or even leftover chili is a great option!
- Sour Cream: Any topping of your choice can be used. Ranch dressing is a classic, or another option is Greek yogurt.
- If you are using store-bought fries, ensure they are fully cooked and crispy before adding the toppings.
- Be mindful of the toppings you choose, some toppings hold extra water and could make your loaded French fries soggy.
- Freshly grated cheese is better than pre-shredded cheese options. Preshredded cheeses have anti-caking agents added, which give the cheese a grainy texture when melted.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. Reheat in the oven or an air fryer. If you are planning on storing some of these loaded fries, consider adding the sour cream per serving, instead of over the whole tray.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 490kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 519mg | Potassium: 759mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1139IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 569mg | Iron: 1mg
