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Bacon Ranch Fries. Loaded fries

Bacon Ranch Fries

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds russet potatoes cut into 1/4-inch fries
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6 slices bacon
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheddar jack cheese
  • 1/3 cup ranch dressing
  • 1/4 cup diced tomato
  • 2 tablespoons sliced green onion

Instructions

  • Heat the oven to 425°F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  • Soak the potatoes in cold water 15 minutes, drain, and pat completely dry.
  • Toss with oil, cornstarch and salt, spread in a single layer, and bake 35 to 40 minutes, flipping once, until deep golden and crisp.
  • While the fries bake, cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat, 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until it shatters when bent, then drain on paper towels and crumble.
  • Pile the hot fries onto a platter and scatter the cheddar jack over them while hot.
  • Top with the crumbled bacon and diced tomato.
  • Drizzle with ranch dressing and finish with green onion just before serving.

Good to Know

Cook the bacon the morning of and leave it at room temperature; it crisps right back up under the warm fries without reheating.