Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these cheesy loaded fries. Crispy French fries topped with melted cheddar cheese, savory bacon, tangy sour cream, and fresh green onions – a crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack!
Ingredients
Scale
Fries:
- 1 bag (28 ounces) frozen French fries
Cheese Topping:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Additional Toppings:
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon crumbles
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat and Bake: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and bake the French fries until crispy. Transfer to a skillet.
- Season: Sprinkle fries with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add Toppings: Top with cheese and bacon. Bake until cheese melts.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle with sour cream, garnish with green onions and parsley.
Notes
- Try nacho cheese sauce for a creamier topping
- Experiment with jalapeños, tomatoes, or avocado
- For a heartier version, add chili or pulled pork
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
