Cheese Fries
Crispy golden fries topped with melted cheese and optional toppings like bacon, jalapeños, or ranch. A quick, indulgent snack or side dish perfect for sharing.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2–4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 lb frozen or homemade French fries
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or cheese blend)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Optional toppings: cooked bacon bits, chopped green onions, jalapeños, sour cream, ranch dressing
Instructions
- Cook fries according to package directions or preferred method until golden and crispy.
- Spread hot fries on an oven-safe dish or parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over fries.
- Place under broiler for 1–2 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Watch closely.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add optional toppings like bacon, green onions, or jalapeños.
- Serve immediately while hot and cheesy.
Notes
- For extra indulgence, drizzle with nacho cheese sauce instead of shredded cheese.
- Use waffle or curly fries to hold more cheese and toppings.
- Serve with dips like ranch, sour cream, or chipotle mayo.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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