Classic Loaded Bacon Cheddar Fries
Nothing says comfort food quite like a tray of Loaded Fries with Bacon, Cheddar, and Ranch. It’s that perfect, messy masterpiece where every golden, crispy fry is blanketed in melted cheese and salty bacon, then finished with a cool, zesty drizzle.
Ingredients
- 1 bag 28 oz frozen extra-crispy French fries
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese freshly shredded
- ⅓ cup buttermilk ranch dressing
- 3 green onions thinly sliced
- Optional: Pickled jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven according to the fry package instructions (usually 425°F).
- Spread the fries in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet. Bake until they are very crispy and golden brown, usually about 20–25 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the oven. Use a spatula to bunch the fries closer together in the center of the tray.
- Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar and half of the bacon over the fries. Gently toss with tongs to distribute.
- Top with the remaining cheese and bacon bits.
- Return the tray to the oven and bake (or broil on high) for 2–3 minutes until the cheese is completely melted and bubbling.
- Remove from the oven and immediately drizzle with the ranch dressing.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot straight from the pan.