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Ultimate Loaded Bacon Cheese Fries

Crispy crinkle-cut fries smothered in a homemade sharp cheddar cheese sauce, topped with crispy bacon and caramelized onions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American, Pub Food
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 1 bag frozen crinkle-cut fries approx 32oz
  • 1 tsp seasoning salt
Cheese Sauce
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups whole milk warmed
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese freshly grated
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
Toppings
  • 6-8 strips bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1 small yellow onion diced and sautéed
  • 1 tbsp chives or parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Medium skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Arrange fries in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  2. Bake fries according to package directions (usually 20-25 mins), flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
  3. While fries bake, cook bacon in a skillet until crispy. Remove bacon, but keep grease in pan. Crumble bacon once cool.
  4. Sauté diced onions in the reserved bacon grease until soft and slightly browned (approx 5-8 mins). Set aside.
  5. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to make a roux.
  6. Gradually whisk in milk. Simmer until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  7. Arrange hot fries on a platter. Pour cheese sauce over the center.
  8. Top with caramelized onions, crumbled bacon, and garnish with chives. Serve immediately.

Notes

For extra spice, add jalapeños to the toppings or a dash of cayenne to the cheese sauce.