Loaded Sweet Potato Fries (Print View)

Sweet potato waffle fries layered with cheddar, bacon, ranch dressing, and fresh green onions.

# Components:

→ Fries

01 - 1.3 pounds frozen sweet potato waffle fries

→ Toppings

02 - 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
03 - 4 slices cooked bacon, 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 oven to 425°F. Arrange the sweet potato waffle fries in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
02 - Bake fries for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crisp and golden brown.
03 - Remove fries from the oven and immediately sprinkle shredded cheddar evenly over the top.
04 - Return to oven and bake for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese melts completely.
05 - Transfer fries to a platter. Drizzle ranch dressing evenly over the fries.
06 - Sprinkle crumbled bacon, sliced green onions, parsley if using, and ground black pepper atop the fries.
07 - Serve immediately while fries are hot and crisp.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like comfort food you'd order out, but you make it at home in less time than delivery.
  • The waffle fries hold toppings better than regular fries, so every bite has cheese, bacon, and ranch.
  • You can double or triple the batch without any extra work, just use more baking sheets.
02 -
  • If you pile the fries too high on the baking sheet they won't crisp up, I learned this the hard way with a soggy first batch.
  • Add the ranch after the cheese melts, not before, or it will break and get oily in the oven.
  • Serve these immediately because they lose their magic as they cool and the fries get soft.
03 -
  • Use a wire rack on top of your baking sheet if you have one, it helps air circulate and makes the fries even crispier.
  • Shred your own cheese from a block because pre-shredded has anti-caking agents that keep it from melting smoothly.
  • Warm your ranch dressing slightly in the microwave for 10 seconds before drizzling, it spreads more easily and soaks into the fries better.
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