Bacon Cheese Fries with Ranch Sauce 🥓🍟🧀✨

Ingredients

For the fries:

• 1 bag frozen French fries (or homemade fries, ~1½ lbs potatoes)

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Salt & pepper, to taste

For the toppings:

• 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (or cheddar-jack blend)

• ½ cup mozzarella cheese (optional, for stretchiness)

• 6 slices crispy bacon, cooked and crumbled

• 2 tbsp green onions, finely chopped

For the ranch sauce:

• ½ cup mayonnaise

• ¼ cup sour cream

• ¼ cup buttermilk (or milk, for thinner consistency)

• 1 garlic clove, minced

• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

• 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried dill)

• ½ tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Cook the fries:

   • Bake or fry French fries until golden and crispy.

   • Season lightly with salt and pepper.

2. Make the ranch sauce:

   • In a bowl, whisk mayo, sour cream, buttermilk, garlic, parsley, dill, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

   • Chill in the fridge for at least 20 minutes.

3. Assemble the fries:

   • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

   • Place cooked fries on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

   • Sprinkle shredded cheddar and mozzarella evenly over fries.

   • Add crumbled bacon on top.

4. Bake:

   • Bake for 5–7 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.

5. Finish & serve:

   • Drizzle ranch sauce over hot cheesy bacon fries.

   • Garnish with green onions.

   • Serve immediately with extra ranch on the side for dipping.