Loaded Sweet Potato Fries (Printable Version)

Crispy sweet potato waffle fries topped with cheddar, ranch, bacon, and fresh green onions.

# What You’ll Need:

→ 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

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Spread sweet potato waffle fries evenly on a large baking sheet in a single layer.
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 cheese over them evenly.
04 - Return to oven for 2 to 3 minutes until the cheddar is completely melted.
05 - Transfer hot fries to a large serving platter and drizzle with ranch dressing.
06 - Top with crumbled bacon, sliced green onions, fresh parsley if using, and freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately while hot and crispy.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Sweet potato fries bring natural sweetness that plays perfectly with salty bacon and tangy ranch
  • Ready in under 45 minutes but tastes like something from a restaurant
  • Crowd pleasing comfort food that disappears fast at any gathering
02 -
  • Don't crowd the baking sheet or the fries will steam instead of crisp
  • Add the cheese immediately after the first bake so it melts onto hot fries
  • Serve right away because loaded fries lose their appeal once they sit too long
03 -
  • Cook the bacon ahead of time and keep it in the fridge until needed
  • Let the fries cool for just 1 minute after baking so the cheese sets slightly before adding toppings
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