Appetizer for 6
Cheesy Loaded Fries
$5.48for 440 minServes 6
Frozen fries are baked until crisp, covered with cheddar and bacon, then finished with gravy, green onions, and sour cream.

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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frozen potatoes, 32 oz$0.14/oz typical | 32 oz | $4.48Typical price | |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese, 6 oz$0.30/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.80Typical price | |
| Bacon, a little$6.49 each typical | a little | $0.40Typical price | |
| Green onions, 0.25$1.19 each typical | 0.25 | $0.34Typical price | |
| Gravy, 4.25 oz$0.14/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.60Typical price | |
| Sour cream, 4.25 oz$0.14/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.60Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.21 | ||
Swaps
- Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
- Swap sour cream for yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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$1.37 per serving$5.48 for 4
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Ingredients
- 32 oz frozen french fries
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 tbsp cooked and crumbled bacon
- 2 green onions
- 1 cup brown gravy (optional)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F.
- Spread the frozen fries in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until crisp, turning the fries halfway through.
- Sprinkle the fries with cheddar cheese and bacon, then bake for 5 minutes until the cheese melts.
- Warm the gravy in a small saucepan for 3 minutes if using it.
- Top the fries with gravy, green onions, and sour cream.
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