Loaded Bacon and Cheese Fries
Great for a side dish or appetizer, these Loaded Bacon and Cheese Fries are full of bacon, sour cream, and cheesy goodness! Perfect for game day!
Servings: 6 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 bag frozen French fries 32 oz
- cheese sauce recipe below
- ½ pound bacon cooked and crumbled
- 4 green onions chopped
- ¼ cup sour cream
For the cheese sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 ½ cups Cheddar cheese, shredded 6 ounces
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
To make the Loaded Bacon and Cheese Fries:
- Bake the french fries according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, prepare the cheese sauce. In a small saucepan, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour. Cook and continue to whisk for a minute. Slowly add the milk. Continue to cook and stir until the mixture thickens slightly - about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in cheese until completely melted and thoroughly combined. Season with salt and pepper.
To assemble the Loaded Bacon and Cheese Fries:
- After the fries come out of the oven, immediately drizzle with cheese sauce. Sprinkle with bacon. Drizzle with sour cream. Sprinkle with green onions.
- Serve immediately!
Notes
- Make sure and use a cheese that melts well.
- Short on time? Use prepared cheese sauce instead.
Nutrition
Calories: 754kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 23g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 1226mg | Potassium: 846mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 619IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 282mg | Iron: 2mg
