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Loaded French Fries
Loaded French fries are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for any gathering or weeknight indulgence. Pile them high with melty cheese, crispy bacon, fresh jalapeños, and a sprinkle of green onions for a dish that’s as fun to eat as it is to make!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 612 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 28 ounce bag frozen French fries (can use any style)
- 2 cups Colby jack cheese grated
- 6 trips Bacon cooked and crumbled
- 3 scallions thinly sliced
- pickled jalapenos to taste
Toppings
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ½ cup ranch dressing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425℉, or to heat according to directions on the French fries.
- Line a large baking tray with parchment paper or a silicone baking sheet and spread the fries out into a single layer.
- Bake the fries for 25-30 minutes or according to directions on the package, tossing the fries halfway through baking.
- While the fries bake, prepare the toppings by cooking and chopping the bacon, and grating the cheese.
- Sprinkle the cheese on top of the fries, then add the crumbled bacon, and continue to bake an additional 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Top the fries with pickled jalapeños, diced green onion and a dollop of sour cream if desired.
- Serve with ranch dressing for dipping.
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Notes
- French Fries: Choose your favorite type—crinkle, shoestring, waffle, or steak fries. Bake or fry them for that crispy perfection. Frozen fries keep things quick and easy. Or make loaded sweet potato fries!
- Cheese: Go for melty varieties like cheddar or Monterey Jack. Shredded cheese melts evenly, and broiling gives it that irresistible gooey texture.
- Jalapeños: Fresh adds heat and crunch, while pickled jalapeños offer a tangy option with milder spice.
- Air Fryer: Use your air fryer to cook the French fries and then spread them out to broil with the cheese for a quick melt.
- Deep-Frying: Do you have a deep-fryer? Use that to cook your fries!
- Storage: For the best results, serve these loaded fries right away to keep them crispy. Leftovers don’t reheat well, so it's best to enjoy them fresh while they're at their peak!
Nutrition Information
Calories
612kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
44g
(68%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
9g
Monounsaturated Fat
22g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
67mg
(22%)
Sodium
1229mg
(51%)
Potassium
741mg
(21%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
573IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
322mg
(32%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 612
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 612kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 1229mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 741mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 573IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 322mg | 32% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.