Description
These Loaded Maple Bacon Cheese Fries are a delicious combination of crispy fries topped with melted cheese, crispy bacon, and a sweet and savory maple drizzle, finished with a spicy ranch drizzle for an extra kick. Perfect for game day or as a tasty snack!
Ingredients
– 4 cups frozen French fries
– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
– 1 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
– 1/4 cup maple syrup
– 1/2 cup ranch dressing
– 1 tablespoon hot sauce (adjust to taste)
– 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
– Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven and cook the frozen French fries according to package instructions until crispy.
2. While the fries are baking, prepare the spicy ranch drizzle by mixing ranch dressing, hot sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper in a bowl. Set aside.
3. Once the fries are done, remove them from the oven and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
4. Add the crumbled bacon on top of the cheese.
5. Return the loaded fries to the oven and bake until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
6. Drizzle the maple syrup over the cheese and bacon, then remove from the oven.
7. Drizzle the spicy ranch dressing generously over the loaded fries before serving.
8. Garnish with chopped green onions if desired and enjoy!
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding jalapeños or your favorite hot sauce to the fries.
You can use any type of cheese you prefer, such as Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack for a spicier kick.
These fries are best served immediately while hot and crispy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 800 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 80g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: loaded fries, bacon, cheese, maple syrup