Description
Crispy golden fries get an epic upgrade with this loaded bacon cheese fries recipe, delivering maximum flavor in every delicious bite. Sizzling bacon, melted cheese, and zesty toppings create an irresistible comfort meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (450 grams) frozen French fries
- 8 slices bacon
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
Toppings and Seasonings:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup jalapeños, sliced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Garnish:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Arrange frozen fries on a baking sheet in a single layer, following package instructions for optimal crispiness. Bake at recommended temperature until golden and crunchy, approximately 20-25 minutes.
- While fries roast, sizzle bacon in a skillet over medium heat until perfectly crisp. Drain on paper towels, then meticulously crumble into bite-sized pieces.
- Remove fries from oven and immediately blanket with shredded cheddar cheese, ensuring even distribution across the hot surface.
- Scatter crumbled bacon generously over the cheese-covered fries, creating a savory landscape of textures.
- Return the loaded fries to the oven for 5-7 minutes, allowing cheese to transform into a molten, bubbling layer.
- Elevate the flavor profile by sprinkling garlic powder, jalapeños, salt, and pepper across the surface for a zesty kick.
- Artfully drizzle sour cream in elegant swirls, then garnish with freshly chopped green onions and delicate parsley leaves.
- Serve piping hot, capturing the ultimate moment of crispy, cheesy, bacony perfection.
Notes
- Create extra crispy fries by patting frozen fries dry with paper towels before baking to remove excess moisture and ensure maximum crunchiness.
- Swap regular bacon for turkey bacon or tempeh bacon to make the dish lower in fat or vegetarian-friendly, maintaining similar flavor profiles.
- Use different cheese varieties like pepper jack or gouda for unique flavor twists and to experiment with texture and taste combinations.
- Pre-cook bacon in the oven on a wire rack for more even crispiness and less mess compared to skillet cooking, which allows excess fat to drip away.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg