Cheesy Fries
Get ready to indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these irresistible Cheesy Fries! Crispy golden French fries are smothered in a rich homemade cheddar cheese sauce, perfectly seasoned with paprika, salt, and black pepper for a bold kick of flavor. Topped with crispy crumbled bacon and fresh green onions, this recipe is a quick and easy crowd-pleaser that comes together in just 35 minutes. Perfect for game day snacks or a decadent side dish, these loaded cheesy fries are guaranteed to satisfy your cravings. Whether you're hosting friends or treating yourself, this dish combines creamy, savory, and crunchy textures in every bite—an absolute must-try for any cheese lover!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams frozen French fries
- 200 grams sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 250 ml milk
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons paprika
- 50 grams cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to the temperature specified on the package of the frozen French fries.
Spread the frozen French fries in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven according to package instructions until golden and crispy.
While the fries are baking, shred the cheddar cheese and set aside.
In a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, add the all-purpose flour, stirring continuously for about 1 minute to create a roux.
Gradually whisk the milk into the roux, continue whisking until the mixture is smooth and begins to thicken.
Reduce the heat to low and slowly add the shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth.
Season the cheese sauce with salt, black pepper, and paprika. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Once the fries are done baking, transfer them to a serving platter.
Pour the cheese sauce over the fries, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Top with crumbled bacon and chopped green onions for extra flavor and texture.
Serve immediately while the cheesy fries are hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2281 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 144.1 g | 185% | |
| Saturated Fat | 70.9 g | 355% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 368 mg | 123% | |
| Sodium | 5493 mg | 239% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 161.6 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.3 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.0 g | ||
| Protein | 95.3 g | 191% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 1840 mg | 142% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 3188 mg | 68% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
