Description
Crowd-pleasing cheeseburger loaded fries bring classic American comfort to your plate with a sizzling twist of ground beef, melted cheese, and crispy potato perfection. Savory toppings and bold flavors create an irresistible meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 450 g (1 lb) ground beef
- 8 slices bacon
- 2 large eggs
Dairy:
- 225 g (8 oz) cheddar cheese, shredded
- 120 ml (1/2 cup) heavy cream
- 60 g (1/4 cup) butter
Produce and Seasonings:
- 680 g (1.5 lb) frozen french fries
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp fresh chives
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Condiments and Extras:
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) ketchup
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) mustard
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp pickles, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F and arrange frozen french fries on a large baking sheet in a single layer for crispy results.
- Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until perfectly crisp, then transfer to paper towels and crumble when cooled.
- In the same skillet with bacon drippings, sauté finely diced onions and minced garlic until translucent and fragrant.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it into small pieces, and cook until completely browned and no pink remains.
- Season the beef mixture with salt and black pepper, stirring thoroughly to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Spread the cooked french fries across the baking sheet and top generously with the seasoned ground beef mixture.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the beef and fries, creating an even cheese layer.
- Whisk together ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, and chopped pickles to create a zesty burger sauce.
- Bake the loaded fries for 10-12 minutes until cheese is fully melted and edges are golden and crispy.
- Remove from oven and immediately garnish with crumbled bacon and freshly chopped chives.
- Drizzle the prepared burger sauce over the top of the loaded fries before serving hot.
Notes
- Customize fries by using sweet potato or waffle-cut varieties for different textures and flavor profiles.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles to create a lighter or vegetarian version of the dish.
- Control sodium levels by using low-sodium bacon and reducing added salt during meat seasoning.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time to streamline the cooking process and reduce overall kitchen time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 1020
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 1120 mg
- Fat: 72 g
- Saturated Fat: 30 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 32 g
- Trans Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 47 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg