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Loaded Cheese Fries

Loaded Cheese Fries
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Loaded Cheese Fries combine crispy, thick-cut frozen fries topped with melted sharp cheddar cheese, crispy bacon bits, fresh green onions, and spicy jalapeños, finished with a dollop of creamy sour cream. This indulgent, comforting snack or appetizer is quick to prepare and highly customizable, perfect for parties, game days, or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale

Base

  • 4 cups frozen thick-cut French fries (about 1 lb)

Cheese & Protein

  • 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup crispy bacon bits

Toppings

  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1–2 jalapeños, thinly sliced (optional, adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

Seasoning

  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Fries: Preheat your oven to the temperature indicated on your frozen fries package. Spread the fries evenly on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
  2. Add the Cheese and Bacon: Remove fries from the oven and sprinkle shredded sharp cheddar cheese evenly over the top, followed by crispy bacon bits. Return the fries to the oven for an additional 3-5 minutes until the cheese has melted and become gooey.
  3. Add Fresh Toppings: Take the fries out of the oven and immediately garnish with chopped green onions and sliced jalapeños for fresh flavor and texture.
  4. Finish with Sour Cream: Dollop sour cream generously over the loaded fries to add creaminess and to balance the spice and richness.

Notes

  • Use thick-cut fries to ensure they stay crispy under the cheese and toppings.
  • Reheating in the oven at 375°F for 10 minutes crisps fries and melts cheese better than a microwave.
  • Layer ingredients strategically: cheese first, then bacon and toppings to ensure proper melting.
  • Try mixing cheddar with mozzarella or pepper jack for a richer cheese flavor.
  • Adjust jalapeño slices and spices based on your heat tolerance; sour cream helps tame spiciness.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; keep sour cream separate until serving.
  • For a vegan version, use vegan cheese, plant-based bacon, and vegan sour cream.

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