Description
Crispy baked fries topped with melted cheddar cheese, smoky bacon, and creamy ranch dressing. This easy loaded fries recipe is perfect for game nights, parties, or a delicious snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz frozen French fries
- 8–10 oz cheddar cheese, shredded
- 12 oz bacon, diced and cooked
- ¼ cup ranch dressing
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake fries until crispy.
- Cook diced bacon in a pan until crispy, then drain excess grease.
- Once fries are golden, season with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese, bacon, and green onions over fries.
- Return to oven and bake for 3-5 minutes until cheese melts.
- Drizzle with ranch dressing and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, bake fries on a wire rack.
- Swap cheddar for mozzarella or pepper jack for different flavors.
- Add grilled chicken or jalapeños for extra protein and spice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American