Loaded Sweet Potato Fries (Print out)

Crispy sweet potato waffle fries with cheddar, bacon, ranch, and green onions for a flavorful bite.

# 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Spread frozen sweet potato waffle fries evenly on a large baking sheet in a single layer.
02 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping fries halfway through cooking, until they are crisp and golden brown.
03 - Remove the fries from the oven and immediately sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the hot fries.
04 - Return the baking sheet to the oven for 2 to 3 minutes to melt the cheese thoroughly.
05 - Transfer the cheesy fries to a large serving platter. Drizzle ranch dressing evenly over the top.
06 - Sprinkle crumbled bacon, green onions, parsley if using, and freshly ground black pepper over the fries.
07 - Serve the loaded fries hot and crispy for best texture and flavor.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The waffle cut traps cheese and ranch in every bite so nothing goes to waste.
  • Sweet and savory flavors hit at the same time and somehow make sense together.
  • You can have this on the table in under 40 minutes with barely any real work.
  • Toppings are flexible so you can raid your fridge and still make it work.
02 -
  • Do not skip flipping the fries halfway or the bottoms will stay pale and floppy.
  • Add the cheese the second the fries come out of the oven or it will not melt properly.
  • Serve immediately because sweet potato fries lose their crisp faster than regular ones.
03 -
  • Cook the bacon ahead and store it in the fridge so you can throw these together fast.
  • Use a pizza cutter to slice green onions quickly and evenly.
  • If the fries are not crispy enough after the first bake, give them an extra 5 minutes before adding cheese.
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