Description
Crispy fries loaded with tender chicken, savory turkey beef bacon, gooey cheese, and creamy ranch. This ultimate comfort food delivers a flavor explosion! Full instructions and nutrition info included.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bag (24 ounces) frozen French fries
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 8 slices turkey turkey bacon
- 1.5 cups shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese blend
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing, plus more for drizzling
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (if cooking raw chicken)
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven and cook fries. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or according to package directions for the French fries. Arrange the frozen fries in a single layer on a large baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Step 2: Cook turkey turkey bacon and chicken. While fries are baking, cook the turkey turkey bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove from skillet, drain on paper towels, and crumble. If using raw chicken, cook diced chicken in the same skillet with 1 tablespoon olive oil until thoroughly cooked, then shred or dice.
- Step 3: Assemble the loaded fries base. Once the fries are cooked, remove them from the oven. Evenly sprinkle the cooked chicken over the hot fries, followed by the crumbled turkey beef bacon.
- Step 4: Melt the cheese. Evenly distribute the shredded cheese blend over the chicken and turkey bacon layer. Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Step 5: Finish and serve. Remove the loaded fries from the oven. Drizzle generously with 1/2 cup of ranch dressing, then sprinkle with the thinly sliced green onions. Serve immediately with extra ranch dressing on the side if desired.
Notes
- While best enjoyed immediately, any leftover loaded fries can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days, though the fries will soften slightly.
- To best revive your loaded fries, spread them on a baking sheet and reheat in a 350°F (175°C) oven or an air fryer until heated through and the fries begin to crisp again.
- These hearty fries are a meal in themselves, but consider serving them alongside a crisp side salad dressed with a tangy vinaigrette to balance the rich flavors.
- For perfectly crispy fries, ensure they are spread in a single layer on your baking sheet without overcrowding, and for an extra boost, preheat the sheet in the oven before adding the fries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 350g (1 large bowl)
- Calories: 1050
- Sodium: 1700mg
- Fat: 70g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Protein: 3g