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Loaded Fries with Bacon, Cheddar, and Ranch Dressing

Crispy golden fries topped with melted cheddar cheese, smoky bacon, and creamy ranch dressing for the ultimate comfort food.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

Fries
  • 2 lb russet potatoes or frozen fries
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for fresh potatoes
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
Toppings
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 0.5 cup ranch dressing
  • 0.25 cup green onions sliced

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Toss potatoes or fries with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
  3. Bake fries in a single layer for 35–40 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy.
  4. While fries bake, cook bacon until crispy and crumble.
  5. Top hot fries with shredded cheddar and return to oven until melted.
  6. Finish with bacon, drizzle ranch dressing, and garnish with green onions.
  7. Serve immediately while hot and crispy.

Notes

Serve ranch on the side if you want to keep fries extra crispy for longer.