Description
Loaded fries with cheesy beef and crispy bacon bring pure comfort right to your plate, delivering a flavor explosion that makes dinner feel like a celebration. Crispy potato wedges topped with melted cheese, savory seasoned ground beef, and crunchy bacon bits create the ultimate crowd-pleasing meal your family will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Fries and Base:
- 2 pounds russet potatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Meat and Cheese:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices bacon
Toppings:
- 2 green onions
- ¼ cup sour cream
Instructions
- Thoroughly scrub your russet potatoes and slice them into precise ¼-inch thick french fry shapes. Keep cuts uniform to guarantee consistent cooking.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil over potato strips. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper, tossing until every fry is evenly seasoned.
- Arrange potato strips on a baking sheet in a single layer without overcrowding. Roast at 425°F for 25-30 minutes, flipping midway to develop golden crispy edges.
- Heat a skillet over medium temperature. Cook 6 bacon slices for 4-5 minutes per side until achieving maximum crispiness. Transfer to paper towels for draining excess grease.
- Using the same bacon skillet, brown 1 pound ground beef over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes. Break meat into small, consistent crumbles while cooking.
- Enhance beef with 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and ½ teaspoon paprika. Stir thoroughly to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Crumble cooled bacon into bite-sized pieces. Sprinkle 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese across hot fries, allowing cheese to slightly melt.
- Layer seasoned ground beef over cheesy fries. Distribute meat evenly to ensure each bite includes delicious beef.
- Chop 2 green onions into thin rounds. Scatter onions across loaded fries. Place ¼ cup sour cream on the side for optional dipping.
Notes
- Cut potatoes uniformly to ensure every fry cooks evenly and gets that perfect crispy texture.
- Let bacon cool slightly before crumbling so it stays crunchy and doesn’t become soggy when added to the fries.
- For a healthier version, swap ground beef for ground turkey and use turkey bacon to reduce overall fat content.
- Experiment with different cheese blends like pepper jack or a smoked cheddar to add extra flavor complexity to your loaded fries.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Beef
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 696 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 760 mg
- Fat: 47 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 26 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg