Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these loaded fries topped with a gooey blend of cheddar and mozzarella cheese, crispy bacon, and creamy sour cream. Perfect for a party appetizer or game day snack!
Ingredients
Scale
Fries:
- 1 (32-ounce) bag frozen French fries
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Toppings:
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 6 slices cooked bacon, chopped
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 jalapeño, sliced (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: to 425°F. Spread frozen fries on a large baking sheet.
- Toss fries: with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt. Bake for 25–30 minutes until crispy.
- Add cheese and toppings: Sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella cheese over fries, top with bacon, and bake for 5–7 minutes until cheese melts.
- Finish and serve: Drizzle with sour cream, sprinkle green onions, jalapeño slices, and parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit bacon or use plant-based alternatives.
- Pair with ranch dressing or queso dip for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
