Description
These Cheesy Steak Fries are a delightful twist on classic loaded fries, featuring crispy potato wedges topped with a blend of cheddar and mozzarella cheese, green onions, and bacon bits. Perfect for parties or as a comforting snack, these baked fries are easy to make and sure to please a crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Wedges:
- 2 large russet potatoes (cut into thick wedges)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Toppings:
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- ¼ cup cooked and crumbled bacon (optional)
- sour cream or ranch dressing for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss the potatoes: In a large bowl, toss the potato wedges with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Bake: Arrange the fries on the baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- Add cheese: Remove from the oven and sprinkle the fries with cheddar and mozzarella cheese. Return to the oven for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Finish and serve: Remove from the oven and top with green onions and bacon if desired. Serve hot with sour cream or ranch dressing on the side.
Notes
- For crispier fries, soak the potato wedges in cold water for 30 minutes before baking, then pat dry.
- You can substitute other cheeses like pepper jack for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
