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Loaded french fries topped with creamy cheese sauce, bacon, sour cream, jalapeños, and green onions

Loaded French Fries

Crispy fries topped with creamy homemade cheese sauce, bacon, sour cream, and jalapeños; perfect for parties and game day.
*Quick Note Before You Dive In: This recipe card covers the basics, but if you want to know how to make a cheese that won't separate, scroll back up! Everything you need for foolproof results is in the post.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Appetizer, snack foods
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 663 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 32 ounce bag (907g) frozen crinkle-cut French fries
  • ⅓ cup (76g) full-fat sour cream
  • ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
  • Kosher salt
  • 8 ounce block cheddar cheese grated
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 5 ounce can (147ml) evaporated milk
  • 2 teaspoons hot sauce such as Frank’s Red Hot
  • ¾ cup chopped pre-cooked bacon about 10-12 slices
  • ¼ cup (28g) sliced green onions about 2 green onions
  • 1 jalapeño thinly sliced (optional)

Equipment

Instructions
 

Cook the fries:

  • Place the French fries in a single layer on a baking sheet and cook according to package directions, adding a couple of extra minutes more until crispy and golden.
  • About halfway through baking, turn the fries to so they crisp evenly on all sides. The fries should be extra crispy so they can hold the toppings without getting soggy.
  • Make the sour cream mixture:
  • In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, sugar, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Stir until smooth and set aside.

Make the homemade cheese sauce for fries:

  • Toss the grated cheddar with the cornstarch, then transfer it to a medium saucepan set over medium-low heat.
  • Add the evaporated milk and stir until the cheese is fully melted and smooth, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the hot sauce and ¼ teaspoon salt, then remove from heat. The sauce should be thick but pourable; it will continue to thicken slightly as it cools.

Assemble the loaded fries:

  • Remove the fries from the oven and scatter half of the bacon and green onions evenly over them.
  • Drizzle the fries with ½ cup cheese sauce and spoon the sour cream mixture over the top.
  • Finish with the remaining bacon bits and green onions.
  • Garnish with jalapeño slices if desired and serve while hot.

Notes:

Line the baking sheet with parchment paper for easier clean up.
Extra-crispy fries are key, so they don’t soften under the weight of the toppings.
If the cheese sauce becomes too thick to drizzle, stir in 1-2 tablespoons of milk to thin it out.
If you have a smaller baking sheet, you can repeat the layering process to create a double layer of fries.
Reserve any extra cheese sauce in a small bowl for dipping (optional, but highly recommended)
Grate your own cheddar from a block; pre-shredded cheese contains anti-caking agents that can affect the texture of the cheese sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 663kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 5gFat: 43gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 1519mgPotassium: 785mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 601IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 359mgIron: 2mg
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