Loaded Waffle Fries Cheese Bacon
Crispy waffle fries layered with melted cheese, savory gravy, and crispy bacon, perfect for sharing as a delicious snack or game-day treat.
Equipment
- 1 oven preheated to 425°F
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 saucepan
Ingredients
- 1 lb frozen waffle fries
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup brown gravy beef or chicken
- 1 tbsp olive oil optional
- Black pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley or green onions optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Spread waffle fries evenly on a baking sheet and optionally toss with olive oil.
- Bake fries for 18 to 22 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy.
- While fries bake, warm gravy in a small saucepan until hot and pourable.
- Remove fries from oven and sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over them.
- Return fries to oven for 3 to 5 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Drizzle hot gravy over the cheesy fries.
- Top with crispy bacon crumbles and black pepper to taste.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use a mix of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese for better melt and stretch.
- Air-fry fries at 400°F for 12 minutes for extra crispiness.
- Add sliced jalapeños for a spicy kick.
- Serve on a warmed plate to keep cheese gooey longer.