Vegan Bacon Cheese Fries
Get ready to indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these irresistible Vegan Bacon Cheese Fries! This plant-based twist on a classic favorite combines perfectly crispy oven-baked fries with a velvety vegan cheese sauce made from creamy cashews and nutritional yeast. Topped with smoky, maple-glazed vegan bacon bits, every bite is bursting with bold flavors that will satisfy cravings while staying entirely dairy-free and meatless. Whether you’re hosting game day, enjoying a casual weekend treat, or looking for a sharable appetizer, this recipe is sure to impress vegans and non-vegans alike. Easy to make and packed with wholesome ingredients, these fries are comfort food reimagined. Perfect for guilt-free indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large Russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Nutritional yeast
- 1 cup Raw cashews
- 1.5 cups Unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 6 slices Vegan bacon strips
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Wash and peel the russet potatoes. Cut them into thin strips, about 1/4 inch thick, to resemble fries.
In a large bowl, toss the fries with olive oil, paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
Spread the fries evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy and golden brown.
While the fries are baking, prepare the vegan cheese sauce. Soak the raw cashews in hot water for 10 minutes, then drain.
In a blender, combine the soaked cashews, almond milk, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and blend until smooth and creamy. Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and heat over medium-low heat, stirring frequently until thickened.
For the vegan bacon, chop the vegan bacon strips into small pieces and fry them in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Sprinkle with smoked paprika and drizzle with maple syrup, stirring to coat evenly.
Once the fries are done, remove them from the oven. Place them on a serving plate.
Drizzle the vegan cheese sauce over the hot fries and top with the crispy vegan bacon bits.
Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
654 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.8 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 660 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 83.5 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.3 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.9 g | ||
| Protein | 23.7 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 245 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1981 mg | 42% | |
*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.
