Description
Loaded Fries are a delicious and crowd-pleasing appetizer featuring crispy baked fries topped with melted cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, sour cream, and fresh green onions. Perfect for game day or any casual gathering, this recipe is easy to prepare and customizable with extra toppings like jalapeño slices, diced tomatoes, or ranch dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 (32 oz) bag frozen French fries
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Toppings
- Jalapeño slices
- Diced tomatoes
- Ranch dressing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (or follow the package instructions on the frozen fries). This ensures the fries cook evenly and become crispy.
- Prepare the fries: Spread the frozen fries in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss lightly to coat evenly.
- Bake the fries: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake according to package directions, usually about 20 minutes. Flip the fries halfway through baking to promote even crisping.
- Add cheese and bacon: Once fries are golden and crispy, remove them from the oven. Transfer fries to an oven-safe dish if desired or keep them on the baking sheet. Immediately sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon over the hot fries.
- Melt the cheese: Return the dish to the oven for 3–5 minutes until the cheese melts completely and becomes gooey.
- Add toppings and serve: Remove from the oven and top the loaded fries with dollops of sour cream, chopped green onions, and any optional toppings like jalapeño slices, diced tomatoes, or ranch dressing. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra crispy fries, bake a few additional minutes before adding the cheese and bacon toppings.
- You can substitute regular fries with sweet potato fries or curly fries for variety.
- To make this gluten-free, ensure the fries used are certified gluten-free.
- Customize toppings based on preference and dietary needs.
