Loaded Sweet Potato Fries (Printable)

Crispy sweet potato waffle fries topped with cheddar, ranch, bacon, and green onions for a savory treat.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Fries

01 - 1.3 lbs frozen sweet potato waffle fries

→ Toppings

02 - 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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

# How To Make It:

01 - Set the oven to 425°F and arrange the sweet potato waffle fries in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
02 - Bake the fries for 25 to 30 minutes, turning halfway through, until crisp and golden brown.
03 - Remove the fries from the oven and immediately sprinkle the shredded cheddar evenly over them.
04 - Return the fries to the oven for 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese has melted.
05 - Transfer the hot fries to a large platter, drizzle with ranch dressing, then top with crumbled bacon, sliced green onions, parsley if using, and black pepper.
06 - Serve immediately while the fries are hot and crispy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They come together in under 40 minutes with zero complicated techniques, just honest flavors stacked on top of each other.
  • There's something deeply satisfying about the contrast—crispy waffle texture, melted cheese, cool ranch, salty bacon all in one bite.
02 -
  • If you wait too long after taking the fries out of the oven, the cheese won't melt properly and just sits as brittle shards on top—timing is everything here.
  • Don't skip flipping the fries halfway; one side will finish before the other, and you want that even, crispy finish all over.
03 -
  • Make your bacon ahead of time and keep it crispy in a low oven while the fries cook, so you're not multitasking at the last second.
  • Use a good-quality frozen fry brand that you'd actually enjoy eating plain—garbage fries stay garbage even under perfect toppings.
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