Loaded Sweet Potato Fries (Printable View)

Crispy sweet potato waffle fries topped with cheddar, ranch, bacon, and green onions, perfect for sharing.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Arrange sweet potato waffle fries in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
02 - Bake the fries for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crisp and golden brown.
03 - Remove fries from oven and immediately sprinkle evenly with shredded cheddar cheese.
04 - Return fries to the oven for 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese is melted.
05 - Transfer hot fries to a large platter and drizzle with ranch dressing. Sprinkle with crumbled bacon, sliced green onions, parsley if using, and black pepper.
06 - Serve immediately while hot and crispy.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • They come together in under 40 minutes but taste like you fussed in the kitchen all afternoon.
  • The contrast of crispy fries, warm melted cheese, and cool ranch is genuinely addictive.
  • It's the kind of dish that works equally well as a shareable appetizer or a side that steals the spotlight from the main course.
02 -
  • Sprinkle the cheese on immediately after the fries leave the oven, not before—the heat of the fries is what melts it properly.
  • Don't skip flipping the fries halfway through cooking, or you'll end up with a crispy top and a soft, disappointing bottom.
03 -
  • Don't use pre-shredded cheese if you can help it—it has anti-caking agents that prevent it from melting smoothly into that creamy layer you're after.
  • If your ranch looks too thick, thin it slightly with a splash of milk so it distributes evenly over the hot fries instead of pooling.
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