Cheese Fries Turkey Bacon (Printable)
Golden crispy fries topped with melted cheddar, mozzarella, and savory turkey bacon bits.
# What You Need:
→ Fries
01 - 2.2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cut into fries (or 2.2 lbs frozen fries)
02 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
→ Cheese Topping
04 - 7 oz shredded cheddar cheese
05 - 3.5 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
→ Turkey Bacon Bits
06 - 6 slices turkey bacon, finely chopped
→ Garnish (optional)
07 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or green onions
08 - 1/4 cup sour cream
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F.
02 - If using fresh potatoes, soak cut fries in cold water for 30 minutes, then drain and pat dry thoroughly.
03 - Toss fries with vegetable oil until evenly coated. Spread on a baking sheet in a single layer without overcrowding.
04 - Bake for 25–30 minutes, turning halfway through cooking, until golden brown and crispy. If using frozen fries, follow package instructions for baking time and temperature.
05 - While fries bake, cook chopped turkey bacon in a skillet over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until crispy. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate to cool, then crumble into bits.
06 - Transfer cooked fries to an oven-safe serving dish. Sprinkle evenly with shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
07 - Return fries to oven for 3–5 minutes until cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
08 - Remove from oven. Top generously with turkey bacon bits and sprinkle with fresh chives or green onions if using. Serve immediately with sour cream on the side.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The combination of crispy fries, gooey melted cheese, and salty turkey bacon hits every single comfort food craving at once
- It comes together faster than delivery and tastes infinitely better than anything from a drive through
02 -
- Drying your potatoes thoroughly after soaking makes the difference between soggy fries and crispy ones
- Do not skip transferring to an oven safe dish, or the cheese will melt all over your baking sheet instead of on the fries
03 -
- Space the fries out on the baking sheet without overcrowding so they crisp instead of steam
- Let the fries cool for just two minutes after the first bake before adding cheese so the topping stays put