Loaded Sweet Potato Cheese Fries
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Loaded Sweet Potato Cheese Fries
Description
The recipe begins by baking crinkle-cut sweet potato fries until crisp, flipping halfway through for even texture. Once crispy, they are topped with generous amounts of shredded cheese and optionally beans and jalapeño slices, then returned to the oven until the cheese melts completely. The final step involves layering fresh toppings such as diced bell peppers, tomatoes, Pico de Gallo, cilantro, guacamole, sour cream, or ranch dressing, allowing customization according to preference.
The dish provides a combination of textures: the softness of sweet potato with a crisp exterior, oozy melted cheese, and crunch or creaminess from the toppings. Spice levels can be adjusted by including chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, or cayenne in seasoning. These loaded fries serve well as a snack, appetizer, or side dish complementing casual meals.
The recipe notes highlight that nutrition estimates apply to the base cheese and sweet potato fries. Additional toppings will alter nutritional content. Different fry shapes or homemade fries can be substituted, making this a flexible preparation to match available ingredients and flavor preferences.
Ingredients
FOR THE FRIES:
- 20 oz Sweet potato fries crinkle-cut
- 1-2 cups cheese Pepper Jack or Mexican Blend are my fav, shredded
TASTY TOPPING OPTIONS: CHOOSE YOUR FAVORITES
- Queso
- black bean or pinto beans
- jalapeño peppers pickled or sliced
- cilantro fresh, or chopped green onion
- bell pepper diced
- tomato chopped
- Pico de Gallo
- salsa
- guacamole
- avocado chopped
- lettuce shredded
- sour cream or Greek yogurt
- ranch dressing jalapeño flavor
SPICE IT UP:
- chili powder before baking, for fries seasoning
- paprika
- garlic powder
- cayenne pepper I always do, optional, add for heat
Instructions
- Snag your favorite bag of frozen sweet potato fries or regular fries and and bake according to package instructions. I like to flip mine halfway to make them extra crispy! Feel free to think outside the box with this concept and use anything from curly fries to waffle fries to tater tots as your base.
- Bake your fries according to package direction, or opt for homemade by roasting sweet potato slices or wedges until nice and crispy.
- Flip halfway for extra crispy spuds.
- Arrange in a small pile in the center of a baking sheet and top with cheese, beans, and any veggies you'd like baked into the cheese fries, like jalapeños.
- Return to the oven for 15 minutes, or until cheese is hot and melty.
- Top with all your favorite veggies, sauces, and toppings and dig in while they're hot and melty. SO GOOD!
Notes
- Cooking times and seasonings may vary with different types of fries; flip halfway through to improve crispiness.
- Customize toppings freely to complement cheese and sweet potatoes, adjusting texture and heat levels to taste.
- Nutrition estimates cover base fries and cheese; add toppings mindfully to account for changes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 226 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 226kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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