Super Bowl Cheese Fries (Printable Version)
Golden crispy fries dressed with cheddar, beef bacon, and spring onions—ideal for sharing.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fries
01 - 2.2 lbs frozen French fries or homemade potato fries
02 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
→ Toppings
03 - 7 oz beef bacon, chopped
04 - 7 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
05 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
06 - 1/4 cup sour cream (optional)
07 - 1 jalapeño, sliced (optional)
→ Seasoning
08 - 1/2 tsp paprika
09 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
10 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F.
02 - Spread the fries on a baking sheet. Drizzle with vegetable oil, sprinkle with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
03 - Bake fries for 25–30 minutes or until golden and crispy, flipping halfway through.
04 - While fries bake, cook chopped beef bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 5–7 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
05 - Once fries are cooked, transfer to an ovenproof dish. Sprinkle evenly with shredded cheddar cheese and cooked beef bacon.
06 - Return to the oven for 3–5 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted.
07 - Remove from oven. Top with sliced spring onions and jalapeño if using. Serve immediately, with sour cream on the side if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The beef bacon creates this incredible smoky richness that regular bacon just cant match
- These fries come together in under an hour but taste like they came from a sports bar
- The combination of crispy potatoes melty cheese and savory beef is basically happiness on a plate
02 -
- Don't skip flipping the fries halfway through baking or you'll end up with soggy bottoms
- Beef bacon cooks faster than you expect so watch closely to avoid burning it
- Serve these immediately because nobody likes sad soggy loaded fries
03 -
- The beef bacon renders more fat than regular bacon so drain it well to avoid greasy fries
- Grate your own cheese from a block because pre shredded cheese has anti caking agents that prevent perfect melting