Description
These Ultimate Cheesy Loaded Fries are the perfect comfort food, with crispy fries topped with gooey melted cheese, savory bacon, sour cream, and green onions. They’re perfect as a snack, side dish, or indulgent meal.
Ingredients
- 4 medium russet potatoes, cut into fries
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (or a blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack)
- ½ cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp green onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- ¼ tsp paprika (optional)
- ¼ tsp garlic powder (optional)
Instructions
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Prepare the Fries:
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Wash and peel the potatoes (if desired), then cut them into fries. Toss the fries in olive oil and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. -
Bake the Fries:
Spread the fries in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 30-35 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy. -
Melt the Cheese:
Once the fries are done, remove them from the oven. Immediately sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the hot fries so that the cheese melts evenly. -
Top the Fries:
After the cheese has melted, top the fries with crumbled bacon, a dollop of sour cream, and sliced green onions. -
Serve and Enjoy:
Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve immediately while the fries are still hot and cheesy.
Notes
- For a variation, you can add jalapeños for a spicy kick or chili for a hearty twist.
- You can make these loaded fries even more indulgent by adding guacamole or salsa as toppings.
- Use any cheese you prefer; mozzarella and pepper jack are great alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Snack, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the total recipe
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 30mg