Loaded Cheese Fries with Bacon
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Loaded Cheese Fries with Bacon—a tantalizing combination of crispy golden French fries, creamy homemade cheddar cheese sauce, and savory crumbled bacon, topped with a sprinkle of fresh green onions for a burst of color and flavor. Perfect for game days, parties, or simply satisfying a hearty snack craving, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality results in just 45 minutes. You'll love how the velvety cheese sauce, enhanced with garlic powder and black pepper, coats every crispy fry, creating the perfect bite. Whether served as an appetizer, side dish, or indulgent treat, these loaded fries are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Keywords: loaded cheese fries, bacon cheese fries, homemade cheese sauce, party appetizers, comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 24 oz Frozen French fries
- 2 cups Cheddar cheese
- 8 slices Bacon
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 2 tbsp All-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups Milk
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 2 stalks Green onions
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 450F (232C) and arrange the frozen French fries in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake according to package instructions until crispy and golden brown, usually about 25 minutes.
While the fries are baking, cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. This should take about 8-10 minutes. Transfer the cooked bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess fat. Once cool, crumble the bacon into small pieces.
Prepare the cheese sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring continuously for about 1-2 minutes until a paste forms, and it starts to bubble but not brown.
Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Continue to cook until the mixture begins to thicken, about 3-5 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and add the shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth. Stir in the garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Once the fries are done, remove them from the oven and arrange them on a serving platter or leave them on the baking sheet.
Drizzle the warm cheese sauce generously over the hot fries.
Sprinkle the crumbled bacon evenly over the cheese-covered fries.
Slice the green onions and sprinkle them over the top for a fresh garnish.
Serve immediately while warm and enjoy your loaded cheese fries with bacon.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2786 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 156.8 g | 201% | |
| Saturated Fat | 68.5 g | 342% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 15.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 350 mg | 117% | |
| Sodium | 6641 mg | 289% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 236.4 g | 86% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.1 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.3 g | ||
| Protein | 102.5 g | 205% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.4 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 1524 mg | 117% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 4928 mg | 105% | |
*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.
