Loaded Sweet Potato Fries (Printable Version)

Golden sweet potato fries topped with cheddar, bacon, ranch dressing, and fresh green onions.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Fries

01 - 1.3 lbs frozen sweet potato waffle fries

→ Toppings

02 - 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
03 - 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
04 - 1/4 cup ranch dressing
05 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
07 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Heat oven to 425°F and arrange sweet potato waffle fries in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
02 - Bake fries for 25 to 30 minutes, turning halfway through, until crisp and golden.
03 - Remove fries from oven and immediately sprinkle evenly with shredded cheddar.
04 - Return fries to oven for 2 to 3 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
05 - Transfer fries to a large serving platter and drizzle with ranch dressing.
06 - Evenly sprinkle crumbled bacon, green onions, parsley if desired, and black pepper over fries.
07 - Serve immediately while hot and crispy for best texture and flavor.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It satisfies that crispy, creamy, salty craving without any deep frying or complicated prep.
  • You can assemble it in minutes using mostly pantry staples and frozen fries, making it perfect for last minute gatherings.
  • The sweet potato base adds a hint of natural sweetness that balances the sharp cheddar and smoky bacon beautifully.
02 -
  • Do not skip flipping the fries halfway through baking, the bottoms will burn and the tops will stay pale and sad.
  • Add the cheese the second the fries come out of the oven, the residual heat helps it melt faster and more evenly.
  • Drizzle ranch lightly at first, you can always add more on the side but too much up front will make the fries soggy.
03 -
  • Use a wire rack on your baking sheet if you have one, it lets air circulate under the fries and makes them even crispier.
  • Warm your ranch dressing slightly in the microwave for 10 seconds before drizzling, it spreads easier and blends into the cheese.
  • If your fries are not crisping up, crank the oven to broil for the last 2 minutes, but watch them like a hawk so they do not burn.
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