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Loaded Fries Recipe

This loaded fries recipe is the perfect snack or side dish, with golden fries, melty cheese, and crisp bacon all in one.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Loaded Fries Recipe
Servings: 8 cups
Calories: 3460kcal

Ingredients

  • 321 ounces regular-cut frozen french fries
  • 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 16 ounces smoked bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 4 cups Colby and Monterey jack cheese, freshly shredded
  • 1 cup quartered grape tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • Sour cream, optional garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Generously spray the lined baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Evenly spread the frozen fries in a single layer. Lightly spray the frozen fries with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle the frozen fries with kosher salt, onion powder, cracked black pepper, and paprika. Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Move the top oven rack to the second highest level. Increase the oven temperature to 425°F.
  • Sprinkle ¾ of the cooked and crumbled bacon over the fries. Evenly sprinkle the shredded cheese over the layer of bacon. Sprinkle the remaining crumbled bacon. Bake for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is melted. Remove the fries from the oven. Sprinkle the quartered grape tomatoes and chopped chives over the cheese and bacon. Garnish with sour cream if desired. Serve while hot.

Notes

  • It is best to grate your own cheese, as the pre-shredded cheese doesn’t melt quite as well due to being coated with a preservative.
  • Oven temperatures vary and may need to be recalibrated periodically to ensure they are accurate. Make sure to keep a close eye on your fries as the suggested baking time approaches.
  • Serve our best cheese fries right away, as they will become soft as they sit under the toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 3460kcal | Carbohydrates: 347g | Protein: 55g | Fat: 214g | Saturated Fat: 73g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Monounsaturated Fat: 115g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 6785mg | Potassium: 5144mg | Fiber: 52g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 944IU | Vitamin C: 75mg | Calcium: 563mg | Iron: 16mg