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Loaded Fries with Bacon Cheddar and Ranch

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Loaded Fries with Bacon Cheddar and Ranch are easy to make and always a hit. Crispy fries are topped with gooey melted cheddar, crunchy bacon, and a drizzle of ranch dressing. They’re great for game day or a fun weeknight snack.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

For the Fries:
  • 3 large russet potatoes
  • Water enough to fill a large pot for parboiling
  • 1 tbsp salt for boiling water
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
For the Toppings:
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 6 slices of bacon cooked and crumbled
  • ½ cup ranch dressing
  • 2 tbsp parsley, green onions or chives chopped

Equipment

  • 1 Knife and Cutting Board
  • 1 Large bowl
  • 1 Large Pot
  • 1 Spider strainer
  • 1 Baking Sheet
  • 1 Parchment Paper
  • 1 Oven-safe dish (optional for broiling toppings)

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place 6 slices of bacon on the sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, until crispy. Move the bacon to a plate with paper towels and crumble once cooled. Drain most of the grease from the pan, leaving a light coating.
  2. Wash and peel 3 large potatoes if you want, then cut them into ¼-inch strips.
  3. Rinse the fries 2-3 times in cold water until clear, then soak in cold water for 15 minutes.
  4. Boil a pot of salted water. Add the fries and cook for 4-5 minutes. Remove with a spider strainer and dry completely.
  5. Toss the fries with 1 tbsp avocado oil. Spread them in a single layer on the same baking sheet used for the bacon. Bake for 40-45 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
  6. Sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese and the crumbled bacon over the fries. Broil for 1-2 minutes until the cheese melts.
  7. Drizzle ½ cup ranch dressing over the fries and sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped parsley, green onions or chives. Serve warm.

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