Jul 13 2026
Restaurants›540 North›Loaded Fries Recipe

Loaded Fries Recipe

Inspired by 540 North
Time45m
Serves4

hand-cut fries, spicy cheese sauce, bacon, lime crema, green onion, diced tomato

Jump to Recipe

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Fries

Spicy Cheese Sauce

Toppings

Method

Prepare the Fries

  1. 1

    Cut and Fry the Potatoes

    Wash and cut the Russet potatoes into thin strips. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry the potato strips in batches until golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels. Season with salt.

Make the Spicy Cheese Sauce

  1. 2

    Prepare the Cheese Sauce

    In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually add the milk, whisking constantly until thickened. Stir in the cheddar cheese, diced jalapeño, paprika, and salt. Keep warm.

Assemble the Loaded Fries

  1. 3

    Layer the Ingredients

    On a large serving platter, layer the fried potatoes. Drizzle with spicy cheese sauce, then sprinkle with crumbled bacon. In a small bowl, mix the sour cream with lime juice, then drizzle over the fries. Top with sliced green onions and diced tomatoes.

More from 540 North