Swamp Fries
Get ready to dive into ultimate comfort food heaven with these irresistibly loaded Swamp Fries! This crave-worthy recipe features crispy, golden French fries topped with a generous layer of melted cheddar cheese, crisp crumbled bacon, and a drizzle of creamy ranch dressing, all tied together with the savory kick of paprika and a sprinkle of fresh green onions. Perfect as a shareable appetizer or indulgent snack, Swamp Fries are easy to prepare and ready in just under an hour, making them a crowd-pleasing favorite for game days, parties, or family movie nights. With its bold flavors and gooey, melty goodness, this recipe is destined to become the ultimate centerpiece of your snack table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 32 oz Frozen French fries
- 2 cups (shredded) Cheddar cheese
- 8 slices Bacon
- 0.5 cup Ranch dressing
- 2 stalks (chopped) Green onions
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Spread the frozen French fries evenly across the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle them with paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Bake the fries in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until they are golden and crispy. Flip the fries halfway through cooking to ensure they brown evenly.
While the fries are baking, cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Transfer the cooked bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess grease, then crumble it into small pieces once cool.
Once the fries are golden and crispy, remove them from the oven and evenly sprinkle the shredded Cheddar cheese over the top.
Return the fries to the oven for 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese has melted completely.
Remove the cheesy fries from the oven and sprinkle the crumbled bacon evenly over the top.
Drizzle the ranch dressing over the fries in a zigzag pattern using a spoon or squeeze bottle.
Garnish with chopped green onions for a pop of freshness and color.
Serve the Swamp Fries warm as a shareable appetizer or snack. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
713 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 66.7 g | 86% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.7 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 103 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 3221 mg | 140% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.3 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 g | ||
| Protein | 26.5 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 114 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 436 mg | 9% | |
*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.
