Loaded Sweet Potato Fries (Printable Version)

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

# What You'll Need:

→ Fries

01 - 1.3 pounds 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 chopped fresh parsley (optional)
07 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Arrange 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 oven and immediately sprinkle evenly with shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
04 - Return fries to oven for 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese is fully melted.
05 - Transfer hot fries to a large platter, drizzle with ranch dressing, and sprinkle with crumbled bacon, green onions, parsley if using, and freshly ground black pepper.
06 - Serve immediately while hot and crispy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The waffle shape means every bite gets maximum crispness and every crevice fills with toppings.
  • It's the kind of shareable food that disappears fastest and earns the most compliments.
  • You barely lift a finger—frozen fries do the heavy lifting while you handle the fun part.
02 -
  • Add toppings only after the cheese is melted and everything's hot; cold toppings on hot fries feel disappointing in your mouth.
  • Don't skip the bacon-cooking step—microwaving it makes it rubbery, and its fat is part of the flavor profile you're after.
03 -
  • Cook your bacon ahead of time so it's ready to go; last-minute bacon cooking will throw off your timing and fries will get soggy.
  • Use freshly shredded cheddar if you can—pre-shredded cheese has anti-caking agents that prevent it from melting as smoothly and gorgeously.
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