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Ultimate Loaded Bacon Cheese Fries

Crispy thick-cut french fries piled high and smothered under a blanket of molten cheddar and mozzarella, topped with crispy bacon and fresh parsley.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Pub Food
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 32 oz frozen thick-cut french fries steak fries or standard
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or cooking spray
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder optional
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika optional
Toppings
  • 1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese freshly grated
  • 1.5 cups mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese freshly grated
  • 8 slices thick-cut bacon cooked crispy and chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped

Equipment

  • Large Baking Sheet
  • Cheese Grater
  • Skillet (for bacon)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to the temperature specified on the frozen fry package (usually 400°F - 425°F).
  2. Spread fries in a single layer on a large foil-lined baking sheet. Spray lightly with oil and toss with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Bake fries according to package directions, adding 3-5 extra minutes until they are deeply golden and very crispy.
  4. While fries bake, cook bacon in a skillet until crispy. Drain on paper towels, let cool slightly, and chop into rough pieces.
  5. Freshly grate the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses and mix them together in a bowl.
  6. Once fries are crispy, remove from oven. Carefully push them together into a tight mound in the center of the pan or transfer to a heat-safe serving tray.
  7. Generously sprinkle the mixed cheeses over the hot fries, then scatter the chopped bacon bits evenly over the cheese.
  8. Return to the oven for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted, bubbly, and gooey.
  9. Remove from oven, immediately garnish with chopped fresh parsley, and serve piping hot with ranch or sour cream for dipping.

Notes

Always grate your own cheese from a block! Pre-shredded bagged cheese contains anti-caking starches that prevent it from melting smoothly into that perfect gooey layer.