Vegetarian Loaded Cheese Fries with Bacon
Take your game-day snacking or comfort food cravings to the next level with these irresistible Vegetarian Loaded Cheese Fries with Bacon! Crispy baked French fries serve as the perfect base, drizzled with olive oil and seasoned to perfection before being blanketed in gooey, melted sharp cheddar cheese. But the star of the show is the smoky, savory vegetarian bacon, diced and scattered generously over the fries for a meat-free twist on a classic favorite. Fresh toppings like diced tomatoes, sliced green onions, and a kick of heat from jalapeños add vibrant color and flavor, while creamy sour cream on the side ties everything together. With just 15 minutes of prep and a speedy bake time, this crowd-pleasing appetizer or indulgent snack is as easy to make as it is to devour. Perfect for vegetarians and cheese fry lovers alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 ounces frozen French fries
- 1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 6 pieces vegetarian bacon, strips
- 3 tablespoons green onions, sliced
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 0.5 cup diced tomatoes
- 0.25 cup jalapeños, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to the temperature specified on the French fries packaging.
Spread the frozen French fries evenly on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Bake the fries in the preheated oven according to package instructions or until golden brown and crispy.
While the fries are baking, cook the vegetarian bacon strips according to package directions until crispy. Once cooked, chop them into small pieces and set aside.
Once the fries are cooked, remove them from the oven and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
Return the fries to the oven for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.
Carefully transfer the loaded cheese fries onto a serving platter.
Sprinkle the chopped vegetarian bacon pieces over the top of the melted cheese.
Top the fries with sliced green onions, diced tomatoes, and sliced jalapeños.
Serve immediately with a side of sour cream for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
531 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.1 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.1 g | 75% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 59 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 1203 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.7 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.6 g | ||
| Protein | 19.5 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 376 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 778 mg | 17% | |
*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.
