Loaded Waffle Fries Cheese Bacon
Crispy baked waffle fries topped with shredded cheddar, crispy bacon, green onions, and creamy ranch dressing for a flavorful, satisfying snack or side dish.
Equipment
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 frying pan
- 1 Grater for shredding cheese
- 1 Knife for dicing bacon and green onions
Ingredients
- 16 oz frozen waffle fries
- 8-10 oz cheddar cheese block shredded
- 12 oz bacon diced and cooked until crisp
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 2 green onions finely diced
- sea salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice raw bacon into 1-inch pieces, then cook in a frying pan until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Preheat oven to 400°F or as specified on the fries package.
- Arrange frozen waffle fries in a single layer on a baking sheet to ensure crispiness.
- Bake fries according to package directions until golden and crispy.
- While fries bake, shred the cheddar cheese and finely dice the green onions.
- Remove fries from oven and lightly season with salt and pepper.
- Top fries evenly with shredded cheese, cooked bacon, and some diced green onions.
- Return loaded fries to the oven until cheese melts completely.
- Remove from oven, drizzle with ranch dressing, and garnish with remaining green onions before serving.
Notes
- Arrange fries in a single layer to keep them crispy during baking.
- Use freshly shredded cheese for better melting and flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven for best texture.