15 of Our Very Best Loaded Fries Recipes
Loaded fries, French fry nachos, poutine - whatever you call them, gathering a pan or skillet or plate of fries and loading them with with all sorts of cheesy, saucy, delicious toppings is never a bad idea. For a delicious game day snack that the who crowd will dig in to or just a fun dinner the kids will love, check out 15 of the Best Loaded Fries That Will Make You Forget Plain Ones Forever.
I suppose is all started with poutine, which is the French Canadian classic of French fries topped with gravy and cheese curds. Or maybe it was Irish nachos, though I'm doubtful those are actually Irish. And the nearest and dearest to my heart is good old Disco Fries from New Jersey diners, though I was more partial to the one topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella than the brown gravy and cheese sauce variety.
Related: Copycat McDonald's French Fries Recipe
The Best Loaded Fries Recipes
But regardless of the history, leave it to home cooks to take what was already a genius idea and make it even better. Some stick with the traditional French fries, while others opt for sweet potato fries. Some people make them homemade, whether in a deep fryer or in the oven, or there are those who just pick up a bag of frozen fries at the grocery store. A few recipes call for thin and crispy fries and others go with waffle fries for maximum coverage. But they are all way more amazing than your usual fries because these loaded fries recipes take inspiration from Shepherd's pie, enchiladas, buffalo chicken, and more. You'll never settle for just ketchup again when you try 15 of the Best Loaded Fries That Will Make You Forget Plain Ones Forever.
Krista Marshall
The fries you'll need a fork for!
Get the recipe: Copycat Arby's Loaded Fries
Cupcakes & Kale Chips
No need to bother with mashed potatoes when you can use fries instead.
Get the recipe: Shepherd’s Pie Loaded Fries
Taste and Tell
Replace the tortilla with crispy fries and top with your favorite enchilada fillings and toppings.
Get the recipe: Enchilada Steak Fries
Boulder Locavore
Even chili fries are bigger in Texas.
Get the recipe: Texas-Inspired Chili Cheese Fries
Cupcakes & Kale Chips
Spicy, saucy, with plenty of blue cheese bring your favorite wing flavor to these fries.
Get the recipe: Buffalo Chicken Loaded Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Nutmeg Nanny
Ditch the buns and pile that saucy, beefy goodness on sweet potato fries.
Get the recipe: Sloppy Joe Sweet Potato Cheese Fries
The Cookie Rookie
Cheese, bacon, and Ranch dressing make everything better.
Get the recipe: Three Cheese Bacon Ranch Fries
Start your day with fries slathered in sausage gravy and a perfectly cooked egg.
Get the recipe: Breakfast Poutine
Lemons for Lulu
Olives, feta, and more Mediterranean flavors in every bite.
Get the recipe: Greek Fries
Well Plated
Saucy chicken, beans, and more are the pefect mix of sweet and spicy.
Get the recipe: Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Sweet Potato Fries
Cupcakes & Kale Chips
Classic barbecue gets a fun and tasty twist by covering sweet potato fries with pork, cheese, and cole slaw.
Get the recipe: Barbecue Pulled Pork Loaded Sweet Potato Fries
These are fully loaded with bacon, cheese, and more.
Get the recipe: Loaded Pub Fries
Foodness Gracious
Layer those fries with spicy chorizo, beef, and two kinds of cheese.
Get the recipe: Chorizo French Fry Nachos
The Philly classic becomes game day party food.
Get the recipe: Philly Cheese Steak Fries
Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts
Spicy beef, melted cheese, and guac give these fries a Mexican twist.
Get the recipe: Carne Asada Fries
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