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Crispy Loaded Cheese Fries with Bacon and Green Onions

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A quick and easy snack featuring crispy baked fries topped with melted cheddar cheese, smoky bacon, and fresh green onions for a perfect balance of flavors and textures.

Ingredients

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  • 16 oz (450 g) frozen French fries (shoestring or crinkle-cut preferred)
  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon
  • 2 cups (200 g) shredded cheddar cheese (mix of sharp and mild)
  • 3–4 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Pinch of smoked paprika or chili powder (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, toss the frozen fries with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika or chili powder if using until evenly coated.
  3. Arrange fries in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet, ideally on a wire rack to allow air circulation.
  4. Bake fries for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy. Watch closely near the end to avoid burning.
  5. While fries bake, cook bacon in a cold skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally until crispy. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate to drain excess fat, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
  6. Remove fries from oven and evenly sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the hot fries.
  7. Return fries to the oven for 3–5 minutes, or until cheese melts and bubbles.
  8. Scatter chopped bacon and sliced green onions on top of the melted cheese.
  9. Serve immediately while hot and crispy.

Notes

Use a wire rack on the baking sheet to keep fries extra crispy. Toss fries in oil and seasoning before baking for better flavor and crunch. Cook bacon slowly in a cold pan for even crispness. Add cheese only after fries are nearly done to avoid sogginess. For reheating, use the oven to maintain crispiness. Cover fries loosely with foil if cheese melts unevenly. Broil briefly after adding toppings to revive crispiness if needed.

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