Jalapeño Popper Loaded Cheese Fries
Jalapeño popper loaded cheese fries with a creamy ranch filling, toasted panko, bacon, and melted cheddar. Ready in 50 minutes and always a crowd favorite.
Servings: 6
Calories: 583kcal
Equipment
- Small pan
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lb frozen fries
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ⅔ cup sour cream
- 1 1 oz packet ranch seasoning mix
- ½ cup cooked and crumbled bacon plus extra for topping
- 2 fresh jalapeños chopped, plus extra slices for topping
- 1 ½ cups shredded mild cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp salted butter
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 3 tbsp ranch dressing
- Green onion for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cook the fries according to package directions until crisp, then remove from the oven.
- Reduce oven temperature to 400°F.
- In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
- Add 1 cup cheddar cheese, chopped jalapeños, ranch seasoning, and bacon. Mix again until combined and set aside.
- In a small pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the panko and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring often, until golden and toasted.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooked fries in an even layer. Sprinkle with the remaining cheddar.
- Top with toasted panko, plus extra bacon and jalapeño slices.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and everything is heated through.
- Drizzle with ranch and garnish with sliced green onion before serving.
Notes
Bake time may vary depending on the type of fries you use.
Nutrition
Calories: 583kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 853mg | Potassium: 595mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 786IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 2mg