Cheesy Bacon Loaded Fries (Printable Version)

Crisp baked waffle fries topped with melted cheese, bacon, green onions, and ranch drizzle.

# Everything You’ll Need:

→ Base

01 - 16 oz frozen French fries

→ Toppings

02 - 8-10 oz shredded cheddar cheese
03 - 12 oz diced cooked bacon
04 - 2 green onions, finely diced
05 - 1/4 cup ranch dressing

→ Seasoning

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 on paper towels to remove excess oil.
02 - Set oven to 400°F or as indicated on the frozen fries packaging.
03 - Arrange frozen fries in a single layer on a baking sheet to ensure crispiness. Bake according to package instructions until golden and crispy.
04 - While fries bake, shred cheddar cheese and finely dice green onions.
05 - Lightly season fries with sea salt and black pepper. Evenly layer shredded cheese, cooked bacon, and some diced green onions over fries.
06 - Return loaded fries to the oven and bake until cheese is fully melted.
07 - Remove fries from oven, drizzle ranch dressing on top, and garnish with remaining green onions.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Arrange fries in a single layer to ensure optimal crispness during baking.