Loaded Buffalo Cheese Fries
Loaded buffalo cheese fries are the newest trend from TikTok that you absolutely need in your life now! These spicy cheesy fries are the perfect appetizer for game day or a yummy decadent side dish anytime!
Servings: 12
Calories: 367kcal
Ingredients
- 2 16 oz bags frozen crinkle cut fries
- 1 32 oz block velveeta cheese original
- 1 bunch green onions thinly sliced, and divided
- 1/3 cup buffalo sauce
- 3-4 strips uncooked bacon chopped into small pieces
- ranch dressing
Instructions
- Lightly spray a 9x13" baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Unwrap the block of cheese and place it in the very center of the prepared dish.
- Add the fries to the dish, placing them evenly all around the cheese on all sides. Don't dump them, being careful to leave any ice crystals behind in the bag.
- Pour the buffalo sauce evenly out over the block of cheese.
- Sprinkle half of the sliced green onions evenly out over the entire dish.
- Sprinkle the bacon evenly out over the entire dish.
- Bake the dish at 425° for 30-35 minutes.
- Remove the dish from the oven, and let it rest for 2-3 full minutes.
- Drizzle ranch dressing evenly out over top of the entire dish. Sprinkle the rest of the sliced green onions out over top.
- Scoop out onto waiting plates, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
- Don't dump the fries in the dish- the ice crystals in the bag will melt during baking and keep the fries from cooking through or crisping
- Use a buffalo sauce that matches your heat preference; mild, medium, or hot depending
- Want more authentic flavor? Add crumbled blue cheese as a final garnish.
- If you want your fries EXTRA crispy, you can air fry them or bake them separately for a few minutes before including them as instructed.
- Want to crisp up the top? You can broil this for 1-2 minutes after baking, but watch carefully to prevent anything from burning or overly browning
- Yes, the bacon does bake up to crispy little bits right on top of the fries.
Nutrition
Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 1775mg | Potassium: 591mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 762IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 442mg | Iron: 1mg