Description
Loaded Bacon Cheese Fries Explosion is an indulgent comfort food featuring crispy fries topped with melted cheddar and mozzarella, crumbled bacon, and creamy toppings like sour cream or ranch—perfect for sharing at parties or enjoying as a hearty side.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb frozen or homemade French fries
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 6 slices cooked crispy bacon, crumbled
- 1/4 cup sour cream or ranch dressing
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or green onions (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fries according to package instructions or deep fry until golden and crispy.
- Place cooked fries on an oven-safe tray or sheet pan.
- Evenly sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella cheese over the fries.
- Add the crumbled bacon on top of the cheese layer.
- Place the tray under the broiler for 2–4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and top with a dollop of sour cream or drizzle with ranch dressing.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions if desired, then serve immediately.
Notes
- Use any fry variety such as crinkle-cut, waffle, or shoestring.
- Best served fresh; pre-cook bacon and shred cheese ahead to save time.
- For spiciness, add jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Reheat in oven or air fryer to retain crispiness.
- Customize with extra toppings like olives, tomatoes, or taco meat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg