Smothered Cheese Fries
Crispy crinkle-cut fries drowning in a hot cheddar cheese sauce and bacon — the appetizer that disappears first at every party.
- Prep Time
- 10 min
- Cook Time
- 15 min
- Total Time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 6 servings
When I look at a restaurant menu, the appetizer section always grabs me first, and cheese fries are near the top of my list — but not just any cheese fries. I want the kind smothered in cheese, topped with bacon, and served with a gallon of ranch on the side.
In college, my friends knew better than to step away from the table for more than a few seconds or their half would be gone. These days my metabolism has slowed down some, but my standards for cheese fries have not.
Ingredients
- 1 (20 oz.) bag crinkle-cut frozen French fries
- 1 (10 3/4 oz.) can cheddar cheese soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup real bacon bits
Instructions
- 1Cook the fries according to the package directions (baking or frying).
- 2While the fries cook, stir together the cheddar cheese soup and milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat until hot. Add the cheese and whisk as it melts.
- 3When the fries are done, transfer to a 9x13-inch baking dish or serving platter.
- 4Pour the cheese sauce over the fries and top with the bacon bits. Serve warm.
Tips
- Freshly grated cheese melts smoother and creamier than bagged shredded cheese — add extra for a thicker sauce.
