Loaded Fries

These decadent Loaded Fries begin with a base of crispy seasoned french fries topped cheese, bacon, and ranch dressing plus a drizzle of warm cheddar cheese sauce. They’re a decadent and indulgent variation of traditional French fries served with a side of warm cheese sauce and a quick and easy ranch sour cream for dipping. Enjoy them as an appetizer, for game day snacking or as a side dish for casual meals.

Easy Loaded Fries Recipe

Loaded French fries are beloved for their versatility and ability to incorporate a wide range of flavors and textures into a single dish. They’re uber popular in restaurants, sports bars, and at casual entertaining at home as they exemplify comfort food appeal and crowd-pleasing nature. They’re customizable and can be made to suit your taste adding additional protein or using different dipping sauces to mix things up. How to make homemade Loaded Cheese Fries: (Scroll down for full printable recipe.)

• Prepare Pan – Preheat the oven to 425°F. Spray a large sheet pan with cooking spray.
• Season French Fries – Spread french fries on the pan in a single layer. Toss with seasoned salt.
• Oven – Bake according to the package directions until crisp and golden brown.
• Cook the Bacon – Cook the bacon until crispy in a large skillet. Remove to a paper towel lined platter.
• Make Ranch Dip – Whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise and ranch dressing mix. Chill until serving. (This can be done one day in advance to save time and allow the flavors to fully combine or you may opt to use your favorite bottled Ranch dressing for a timesaver.)
• Cheese – Sprinkle with shredded cheese and bacon. Broil in the oven just until the cheese has melted.
• Serve – Transfer to a platter and drizzle with 1/2 cup warm cheddar cheese sauce.
• Garnish – Serve immediately drizzled lightly with Ranch dressing garnished with jalapeno slices and green onions and with the ranch dip and remaining cheese sauce on the side.

How to Make the BEST Loaded Fries Recipe

• Key ingredients you’ll need to make homemade Loaded French Fries: Two pounds crinkle french fries, bacon, sour cream, mayonnaise, dry Ranch salad dressing mix, seasoned salt, shredded colby jack cheese or cheddar cheese, prepared cheddar cheese sauce (i.e. Ricos or similar), bottled Ranch dressing, jalapeno pepper and green onions.
• Kitchen tools you’ll need: Large rimmed sheet pan, cheese grater, sharp knife and cutting board, skillet, measuring cups and spoons.
• Loaded fries are typically served in a large portion, often on a platter or in a basket. They are meant to be enjoyed as a hearty and satisfying meal or as a shareable appetizer.
• You could use warm white queso cheese or nacho cheese to drizzle over the fries in place of cheddar cheese. You can also make your own Microwave Cheddar Cheese Sauce recipe seen here.
• For this recipe, it’s perfectly fine to use your favorite brand of cheddar cheese sauce and ranch dressing. We’re keeping it easy here on purpose.
• Dipping and drizzling sauces play a crucial role in adding both moisture and expand the flavor profile. Common choices include ranch dressing, sour cream, barbecue sauce, or even gravy for a poutine-inspired version.
• You can add freshness and texture to these loaded fries with a wide variety of toppings. Some examples are diced tomatoes, snipped chives, diced bell peppers, or pickled jalapeños for a contrast of flavors and a bit of heat.
• Variations: Depending on the variation, loaded fries can also include extras like diced avocado, black beans, pickles, or even a fried egg on top for extra richness.
• Loaded fries can be topped with your choice of protein to make them more filling and substantial. In addition to the bacon in this recipe you may like to top these with grilled chicken pieces, crumbled ground beef, pork sausage or pulled pork.
• Cheese is a fundamental component of loaded french fries. Common choices include shredded cheddar cheese, mozzarella, or in the case of this recipe both shredded colby jack cheese and a drizzle of warm cheddar cheese sauce.
• Leftovers: Loaded Fries are best made and served piping hot.

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• Loaded Potato Cakes are coated with potato chips for a crunchy texture.
• Free up the oven with this Slow Cooked Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole.
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• Nested Potato Skins made in a muffin pan.
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• Homemade Barbecue Potato Chips from Crisco.

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Loaded Fries Recipe

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine American, Southern

Keyword french-fries-recipe, loaded-cheese-fries-recipe, loaded-fries-recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 40 minutes minutes

Servings 8 servings (may vary)

Calories 336kcal

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb bacon cooked and diced
• 1 32 oz bag frozen crinkle fries
• 2 tsp seasoned salt
• 2 cups shredded colby jack cheese or cheddar cheese
• 1 cup warmed cheddar cheese sauce (i.e. Ricos or similar)
• 1/4 cup bottled Ranch dressing
• 1 medium jalapeno pepper thinly sliced
• 1 bunch green onions thinly sliced
• Ranch Dip: (optional)
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2-3 Tbsp dry Ranch salad dressing mix

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 425°F. Spray a large sheet pan with cooking spray.
• Spread french fries on the pan in a single layer. Toss with seasoned salt. (Adjust the amount to your taste.)
• Bake for 25-30 minutes or according to the package directions until crisp and golden brown.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet cook bacon over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove to a paper towel lined platter.
• Assemble: Increase the oven temperature to broil. Remove french fries from the oven and sprinkle with shredded cheese and bacon. Return to the oven and broil until the cheese has melted.
• Transfer to a platter and drizzle with 1/2 cup warm cheese sauce.
• Ranch Dip: In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise and ranch dressing mix. Chill until serving. (This can be done one day in advance to save time and allow the flavors to fully combine.)
• Serve immediately drizzled lightly with Ranch dressing garnished with jalapeno slices and green onions and with ranch dip and remaining cheese sauce on the side.

Notes

*Nutritional data doesn’t include optional ranch dip. You may opt to serve with additional ranch dressing on the side for a timesaver.

*Make your own Microwave Cheddar Cheese Sauce recipe here. 

 

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 336kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 1255mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 504IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 227mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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