Cheesy Loaded Waffle Fries with Bacon

Do you love fries? Do you love cheese? Then you need to make these cheesy loaded waffle fries ASAP! With bacon, jalapeños, red chilis, and fresh chives, they’re loaded with flavor and taste amazing with a side of ranch and a cold beer. Plus, the recipe is ridiculously easy thanks to a shortcut – frozen fries! Make this snack for parties, game days, and get-togethers with friends.

Author: Sunday Table

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 570 kcal per serving

Ingredients

½ lb - thick-cut bacon
20 ounces - frozen seasoned waffle fries
¾ cup - sharp cheddar cheese
¾ cup - Monterey jack cheese
1 - jalapeño pepper
1 - red chili pepper
2 tablespoons - fresh chives
ranch dressing

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
Then, line the bacon on the sheet pan side-by-side, leaving a bit of space between each slice of bacon. Bake the bacon for 10-18 minutes, until it's crisp and cooked through. The total cook time will depend on the thickness of the bacon.
Once the bacon is cooked, transfer it to paper towels to soak up any extra grease. Let it cool for a few minutes. Then, finely chop the bacon. Set aside.
Evenly spread the waffle fries on a sheet pan. Bake the fries until crispy, according to package directions.
Turn the broiler on HIGH. Transfer half of the fries to an oven-safe serving dish. Sprinkle the fries with half of the cheddar cheese, half of the jack cheese, and half of the bacon.
Add another layer of waffle fries. Top the fries with the remaining cheese and bacon. Spread the sliced jalapeños and red chilis on top. Broil the loaded fries for 3-5 minutes until the cheese is melted and the peppers are lightly charred.
Remove the loaded fries from the oven and immediately sprinkle them with fresh chives. Serve the fries with ranch dressing & enjoy!

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