Description
Loaded Cheese Fries Beef is a deliciously indulgent dish featuring crispy fries topped with seasoned ground beef, melted cheddar cheese, and fresh toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bag frozen French fries or 4 large russet potatoes, cut into fries
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley or green onions
Instructions
- Set oven to 425°F to ensure an even, hot temperature for crisping the fries.
- Arrange the French fries in a single layer on a sheet pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and crisp.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until browned. Sprinkle with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until beef is fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
- Transfer baked fries to an oven-safe dish. Evenly scatter shredded cheddar cheese over fries, then distribute the cooked beef mixture on top.
- Return the dish to the oven and bake for 5 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted.
- Drizzle sour cream over the hot loaded fries. Sprinkle diced red onion, chopped tomatoes, and parsley or green onions over the top.
- Present loaded cheese fries promptly while hot for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preferences.
- Ensure to check the fries frequently to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg