Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsLighthouse By 540Loaded Fries Recipe

Loaded Fries Recipe

Inspired by Lighthouse By 540
Time1h
Serves4

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

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Ingredients

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Fries

Spicy Cheese Sauce

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Cut and Soak Potatoes

    Wash and peel the Russet potatoes. Cut them into thin strips to make fries. Soak the fries in cold water for at least 30 minutes to remove excess starch.

  2. 2

    Prepare Spicy Cheese Sauce

    In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to form a roux. Gradually add the milk while whisking to avoid lumps. Once the mixture thickens, reduce heat and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted. Add the diced jalapeño and hot sauce, mix well, and set aside.

  3. 3

    Fry the Potatoes

    Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry the soaked potatoes in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels and season with salt.

Assembly

  1. 4

    Assemble the Loaded Fries

    On a serving platter, layer the fries. Drizzle the spicy cheese sauce generously over the fries. Top with crumbled bacon, lime crema, sliced green onions, and diced tomatoes. Serve immediately.

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