Loaded Fries
Loaded fries are the ultimate comfort food, combining crispy golden fries with gooey cheddar cheese, savory bacon bits, and a drizzle of ranch dressing. Perfect for any gathering or late-night cravings, this easy recipe can be customized to suit your taste. With just a few essential ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll be able to whip up this crowd-pleaser in no time!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bag (28 oz) frozen crinkle-cut French fries
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup crispy bacon bits
- ½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- ¼ cup ranch dressing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven according to package instructions for the frozen fries. Spread them evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Once cooked, remove fries from the oven and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese generously on top. Return to the oven for about 5 minutes until melted.
- While cheese is melting, prepare bacon bits if using raw bacon; cook until crispy and drain on paper towels.
- Immediately add crispy bacon bits over melted cheese on fries.
- Drizzle ranch dressing over the loaded fries and garnish with fresh green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg