Description
Loaded Fries with Bacon combine crispy golden fries, melted cheddar cheese, and smoky bacon bits to create a quick and satisfying comfort food snack. Topped with fresh green onions and tangy sour cream, this recipe is perfect as a side dish or shareable appetizer that can be customized to suit any taste.
Ingredients
Fries
- Frozen or fresh fries – 4 cups (about 1 lb)
Bacon
- Bacon slices – 6 slices
Cheese
- Cheddar cheese, shredded – 1 ½ cups
Toppings
- Green onions, sliced – 2 tablespoons
- Sour cream – ¼ cup
Seasonings
- Salt – to taste
- Black pepper – to taste
- Garlic powder (optional) – ½ teaspoon
Instructions
- Prepare the Fries: Cook your fries according to the package instructions if using frozen, or fry homemade potatoes until golden and crispy. Spread them evenly on a baking sheet to ensure they stay crispy and don’t steam.
- Cook the Bacon: While the fries are cooking, fry bacon slices in a pan over medium heat until crisp but not burnt. Drain on paper towels and crumble into bite-sized pieces once slightly cooled.
- Layer the Fries: Sprinkle the cooked fries generously with shredded cheddar cheese. Scatter the crumbled bacon evenly on top, then return the tray to the oven just until the cheese melts and becomes bubbly.
- Add Fresh Toppings: Remove the tray from the oven and finish with a sprinkle of sliced green onions for freshness and a dollop or drizzle of sour cream for creaminess.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the loaded fries immediately for best texture and flavor. Pair with your favorite dipping sauce if desired and dig in!
Notes
- Use thicker cut fries for better topping hold and longer crispiness.
- Avoid overloading toppings before melting the cheese to keep fries crispy underneath.
- Sharp cheddar offers a tangy flavor, while mozzarella melts creamier.
- Extra crispy bacon adds a great texture contrast to the soft cheese and fries.
- Use a broiler to quickly melt cheese evenly and create a bubbly finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: loaded fries, bacon fries, cheesy fries, comfort food, snack, appetizer, easy recipe
