Your Mom's Cheese Fries Recipe
Golden seasoned fries topped with crispy bacon, jalapeños, and our blend of melted cheddar and monterey jack cheese. Served with our homemade ranch.
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Ingredients
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Fries
Toppings
Homemade Ranch
Method
Fries Preparation
- 1
Bake the Fries
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Spread the frozen French fries on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper over the fries. Toss to coat evenly. Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden and crispy, flipping halfway through.
Topping Assembly
- 2
Add Toppings
Once the fries are baked, remove them from the oven and immediately sprinkle the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses over the fries. Top with crumbled bacon and sliced jalapeños. Return to the oven for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Homemade Ranch
- 3
Mix the Ranch Dressing
In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and fully combined. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Serve
- 4
Plate and Serve
Serve the cheese fries hot, drizzled with homemade ranch dressing on the side.
