Cheesy Bacon Loaded Fries (Printable Version)
Crispy baked waffle fries layered with melted cheddar, bacon, green onions, and ranch dressing.
# Everything You’ll Need:
→ Base
01 -
16 oz frozen French fries
→ Cheese
02 -
8-10 oz cheddar cheese, shredded
→ Meat
03 -
12 oz bacon, diced and cooked until crisp
→ Condiments
04 -
1/4 cup ranch dressing
→ Produce
05 -
2 green onions, finely diced
→ Seasonings
06 -
Sea salt, to taste
07 -
Black pepper, to taste
# Steps to Cook:
01 -
Dice raw bacon into 1-inch pieces. Cook in a pan over medium heat until crisp. Drain excess fat on paper towels.
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Preheat oven to 400°F or as directed on the French fry package.
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Arrange French fries in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake according to package instructions until crispy.
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While fries bake, shred cheddar cheese and finely dice green onions.
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Once fries are baked, lightly season with sea salt and black pepper. Evenly layer shredded cheese, cooked bacon, and some green onions on top.
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Return loaded fries to the oven until cheese melts thoroughly.
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Remove from oven, drizzle ranch dressing evenly, and garnish with remaining green onions.
# Extra Suggestions:
01 -
Arrange fries in a single layer to ensure crispiness; overlapping fries will result in sogginess.