Loaded Cheddar Bacon Fries with Ranch and Green Onions Recipe
Loaded Fries is a deliciously indulgent snack featuring crispy baked french fries topped with melted cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, ranch dressing, fresh green onions, and optional sour cream and sliced jalapeños for an extra kick. This comforting dish is perfect for sharing or as a hearty appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Fries Base
- 1 bag (16 ounces) frozen french fries
- Sea salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- Onion powder (to taste)
Toppings
- 10 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 ounces bacon, diced and cooked until crisp
- 3 tablespoons ranch dressing
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Optional Garnishes
- Sour cream (for topping)
- Sliced jalapeños (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) to prepare for baking the fries.
- Bake fries: Arrange the frozen french fries in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake according to the package directions until they are crispy and golden.
- Season fries: Once baked, remove the fries from the oven and season them lightly with sea salt, black pepper, and onion powder to enhance flavor.
- Add toppings: Evenly sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese and cooked crispy bacon over the hot fries.
- Melt cheese: Return the loaded fries to the oven for 3-5 minutes until the cheese fully melts and becomes bubbly.
- Finish and garnish: Remove the fries from the oven, drizzle with ranch dressing, and garnish with thinly sliced green onions. Optionally, add sour cream and sliced jalapeños on top for extra creaminess and heat. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, use a baking rack on your sheet pan to allow air circulation under the fries.
- You can substitute cheddar cheese with Monterey Jack or mozzarella for a different flavor profile.
- Feel free to add other toppings like diced tomatoes, olives, or avocado for variety.
- Make sure bacon is cooked crispy to add a satisfying texture contrast.
- To keep fries warm before serving, place them in a low oven (200°F) on a baking sheet while you prepare toppings.
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