Cheesy Loaded Fries
These loaded fries are made with crisp, golden baked fries, loaded with cheese, bacon, and pickled jalapeños. Topped with fresh green onions and drizzled with tangy sour cream, loaded french fries are great as an appetizer or side dish, but also make an easy, kid-friendly dinner.
Fries are a great side dish for quick dinners on busy weeknights and party spreads for times like game day, but they can be plain and bit boring compared to other appetizers.
However, this loaded fries recipe will take your fries to the next level, with bacon, cheese, and a sprinkle of jalapenos.
You might know loaded fries by the name french fry nachos or cheesy Fries. Whatever you call them there is no mistake that they are crazy delicious!
They taste amazing with most things, but we love to them with these chicken and waffle sliders, crack chicken sliders and hot dogs. Try making them with these rutabaga fries or sweet potato fries instead of regular potatoes and you are in for a treat!
Nacho cheese sauce or homemade ranch dip also taste great with these! I mean, you can’t go wrong with ranch or cheese sauce. Am I wrong?
See recipe card for complete information on ingredients and their quantities.
Ingredient Notes
- Cheese – I use a combination of shredded cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack.
- Pickled jalapeños – Use fresh for more heat. You can also substitute chopped green chilies instead.
- Bacon – Use real cooked bacon that has been cooled and chopped. You can also use real bacon crumbles.
- Sour cream – This is an optional topping but I love the cool sour cream with the spicy cheese and peppers.
- Frozen french fries – I prefer the straight cut or crinkle cut fries. Freshly fried chips or waffle fries will also work.
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How To Make Loaded Fries
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Spread out the fries in a single layer.
- Bake the fries according to the package instructions. Approximately 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Once baked, remove the crispy French fries from the oven. Top with the shredded cheeses, bacon, and jalapeños. Bake for an additional 5-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted fully.
- Carefully remove from the oven. Top with sliced green onions and drizzle with sour cream. Serve while warm. Dip in Fry Sauce for even more flavor!
For the full recipe and detailed instructions, please refer to the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
Best French Fry Toppings
One of the best things about loaded fries is that you can choose anything to top them. Our favorite toppings include:
- bacon
- jalapeños
- ranch dressing
- queso
- pulled pork
- chili
- pickles
- salsa
- Cheeseburger dip would also be amazing on top of fries!
Prep Ahead
To make these ahead of time, combine the cheese, bacon and jalapeños and place in an airtight container or freezer bag and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
You can also bake the fries and store them. Simply top and bake in the oven again to warm them up and melt the cheese.
Storage & Reheating
Loaded fries can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. I know that’s not a long time, but fries don’t really hold up that well once cooked.
You can reheat them in an oven at 350°F for 10 minutes or until heated through, though they are best eaten right after you make them.
Tapas Tips & Tricks
- These are best eaten the same day, but they can also be reheated the next day in the oven or microwave. The air fryer works great too.
- For an easy cleanup, put aluminum foil in the bottom of the baking dish before the fries.
- Leave them bare and separate into smaller portions. Let your guests top their own with the favorite toppings for personalized loaded fries.
- Sprinkle a little french fries seasoning on them before you top with cheese!
- Try steak fries, waffle fries, carrot fries, and even sweet potato wedges!
- Use these on my French Fry Casserole for a flavor twist.
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Make these easy loaded french fries, topped with goodies for your next family gathering or meal. They are the perfect appetizer or side dish for those sliders!
Loaded Fries
Ingredients
- 1 32 ounce bag frozen French fries
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey jack
- 2/3 cup chopped cooked bacon
- 1/2 cup pickled jalapeños
- 1/3 cup sliced green onions
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425F.
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
- Spread out the fries in a single layer.
- Bake according to the package instructions. Approximately 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Once baked, remove the crispy French fries from the oven.
- Top with the shredded cheeses, bacon, and peppers.
- Bake for an additional 5-10 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted.
- Carefully remove from the oven.
- Top with sliced green onions and drizzle with sour cream.
- Serve while warm.
Notes
- These loaded fries are best consumed the same day, but they can also be reheated the next day in the oven or microwave.
- For an easy cleanup, put aluminum foil in the bottom of the baking dish before the fries. Bake the fries and add your toppings as per instructions. When you have finished eating, simply remove the foil and everything on top and put it in the trash!
- Leave them bare and separate into smaller portions. Let your guests top their own with the favorite toppings for personalized loaded fries.
- Try steak fries, waffle fries, and even sweet potato fries!
- Loaded fries may be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 day after making.
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