Game Day Loaded Fries with Cheese (Printable)
Golden fries topped with melted cheddar, crispy bacon, green onions, and sour cream for ultimate game day snacking.
# What You Need:
→ Fries
01 - 1.75 lbs frozen French fries or homemade potato fries
02 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
→ Cheese & Toppings
03 - 7 oz shredded cheddar cheese
04 - 3.5 oz cooked bacon, crumbled
05 - 2 green onions, finely sliced
06 - ½ cup sour cream
07 - 1 small tomato, diced
08 - 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Toss fries with vegetable oil and spread evenly on the baking sheet. Bake for 25–30 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crispy.
03 - Remove fries from the oven and season with salt and pepper.
04 - Sprinkle shredded cheddar evenly over the hot fries, then scatter crumbled bacon on top. Return to the oven for 3–5 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
05 - Transfer loaded fries to a large serving platter. Top with green onions, dollops of sour cream, and optional diced tomato and jalapeño. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Tips:
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- The combination of hot crispy fries and cool sour cream creates this incredible temperature contrast that keeps every bite interesting
- You can customize these a million ways but the classic version hits all the right notes without being overly complicated
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- Work quickly once the fries come out the second time because the cheese starts setting up fast and you want it gooey
- Don't overload the fries with toppings before baking or the cheese won't melt properly
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- Pre-cook your bacon until extra crispy and store it in the fridge so you're ready to make these at a moment's notice
- If serving a crowd make two separate smaller trays instead of one giant one so everyone gets some of the crispy edge fries