Since being pregnant I’ve had an obsession with loaded nachos and fries. Last month, while eating out somewhere (thanks to pregnancy brain I can’t remember where) my husband and I had bacon cheddar fries. They were loaded with cheese, bacon, and green onions and I could not get enough of them! After I inhaled the plate… (yes, I can admit I inhaled the plate of loaded fries) I proclaimed I would re-make these at home soon. As soon as a few of my favorite blog friends expressed interest in doing a “big game” appetizer blog hop I knew exactly what I was making… bacon cheddar fries!
Just like in the past with our progressive dinner parties we are hosting a “big game” appetizer party… we all are bringing some tasty game-day recipes to the world today! I love football and what better thing to pair with football (other than beer which I currently can not have) is food!
For my bacon cheddar fries recipe, I used Cabot Sharp Cheddar cheese and used a KitchenIQ™ hand grater to grate the block of cheese. I can’t say enough good things about both Cabot Cheese and KitchenIQ™! Both have stellar products that help me make delicious food. So if you’re looking for an easy recipe to whip up during the “big game” you should definitely make a batch of bacon cheddar fries! As a side note, you should have enough to serve two, so if you are entertaining for a large crowd you might want to double if not triple the recipe!
Katie Original Recipe
Bacon Cheddar Fries
Ingredients
- ½ bag Crinkle Cut Fries
- 1 pinch Salt & Pepper
- 4 oz. Cabot Sharp Cheddar Cheese shredded
- 5 strips bacon chopped
- ⅕ cup Green onions for topping
Instructions
- Bake crinkle-cut fries according to package (about 20 minutes on 400 degrees). Salt and pepper after they are done baking. While fries are cooking, fry bacon. Remove from grease, allow to cool, and chop.
- Layer fries in a small baking dish and top with shredded cheddar cheese, bacon, and green onions. Broil for 1-2 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly!
Nutrition
White Cheese Dip from Lolly Jane
Buffalo Chicken Dip from Bombshell Bling
Bourbon BBQ Beef Cups from Sweet C’s Designs
Bacon Cheddar Fries from Katie’s Cucina
Loaded Nacho Bites from Crazy Little Projects
Sausage Pinwheels from Clean & Scentsible
Eggroll Dip from The Lilypad Cottage
Chili Stuffed Mushrooms from Cook the Story
BBQ Chicken Nachos from It’s Always Autumn
Buffao Chicken Lettuce Wraps from Ella Claire
Green Chili Artichoke Bread from Yellow Bliss Road
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Disclaimer: We did not receive anything in exchange for the prizes for the giveaway. As always all opinions are our own.
stevie
american girls? its very much tastier to use fresh potatoes! “chipping” potatoes is easy lol.. i am surprised at ppl replying that frozen chips (fries) are “great”
thats crazy!
this, to me is a strange recipe! sign of the times i guess LOL
Katie
Hi Stevie, Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment. Most Americans love the bacon-cheddar combo. Honestly, anything bacon. I like to provide a wide variety of recipes for cooks of all level. I want readers to feel like they can make recipes regardless if it includes homemade french fries or store-bought. Either way it’s a delicious recipe.
Peter
Could I use Cabot Xtra sharp instead?
Katie
Peter, of course! Use whatever cheese you have on hand!
Kathy Mc
We love these and call them “Irish Nachos”. Thanks for posting, we eat them out and I wasn’t sure how to make it at home. I never thought about frozen fries.
Katie
Thanks for stopping by Kathy! Yes–they are so good and yet so easy to make!!!
DeeJaye
scallops wrapped in bacon
Lesley
These would be great with a side of ranch or sour cream .. Just to add to the loveliness !
Katie
mmm love your thinking!!!
Topper
My store carries a variety of sizes for the crinkle cut fries. What size bag does this recipe reference?
Katie
I used a 32 oz bag. Happy cooking!
simple green moms
holy moly these look amazingly delicious!
Katie
Any type of loaded fries at this point is a good fry in my book!
danielle
When I was pregnant with my daughter I craved chili cheese fries all the time. With my son it was McDonalds milkshakes 🙂
Katie
Ha ha… Danielle I’m all over the book! I crave new things daily.
Christine
I love loaded fries too. I’ve never thought of making them at home though >Very cool.
Katie
Christine–it’s an easy semi-homemade game day snack!
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction
Love everything about these fries! So good!
Autumn
Sign me up! I want these right now!
Katie
Ha ha thanks Autumn! They are so good!
Lolly Jane
Yum! Fast and flavorful, my kinda recipe! Looks tasty!!
Katie
Mine too! 🙂 At least now a days its all about fast and easy recipes!
Kelly of Simply Kelly Designs
These look delicious Katie! Now if only I could get hubby to make these for me! 😉
Katie
Ha ha… well these are super easy to make he can totally make them!
Kelly @ TheLilyPadCottage
You had me at BACON! These look so yummy!
Katie
I think I get everyone at bacon! 😉
Kristin @ Yellow Bliss Road
Way too easy – why have I never thought of doing this?? Buying frozen fries TODAY!!
Katie
It’s been my thing lately, Kristin! I think I need to buy stock in french fries right now! lol.
Elaine Collins
What a great prize package!
Catherine Taulor-Daley
Thank you for offering this fabulous prize! Good luck to all entrants!!