Cheese Fries
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Cheese Fries
Description
This recipe relies on frozen French fries cooked according to package instructions until crisp. The fries are then topped with shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese and returned to a hot oven to melt the cheeses thoroughly. Adding cooked and crumbled bacon brings a smoky, savory element, while sliced green onions and chopped parsley add fresh, mild onion flavor and herbaceous brightness.
The final dish offers a combination of textures from crunchy fries to melted cheese and crisp bacon bits, complemented by the creamy, tangy ranch dressing either served alongside or drizzled over the top. It's a popular accompaniment to casual meals or enjoyed as a comforting snack.
Ingredients
- 32 ounces French Fries frozen
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 3/4 cup Bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup green onions sliced
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
- 3/4 cup ranch dressing
Instructions
- Cook the french fries in the oven on a sheet pan according to package directions.
- Remove the pan of fries from the oven. Turn the oven heat to 400 degrees F.
- You can finish the fries on a sheet pan, or transfer them to a skillet for a restaurant style presentation.
- Sprinkle the cheeses over the fries.
- Return the fries to the oven. Bake for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Sprinkle the bacon, green onions and parsley over the fries.
- Serve immediately with ranch dressing on the side, or alternatively you can drizzle the ranch over the fries.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 408 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 408kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 867mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 447mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 401IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 236mg | 24% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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