Blackstone Loaded French Fries
These Blackstone Loaded French Fries are the ultimate crowd-pleasing side dish! Frozen fries cooked in bacon grease on the griddle until perfectly crispy, then piled with melted cheddar cheese, chopped bacon, and green onions. Perfect for backyard cookouts, game nights, and feeding a hungry crowd without breaking the budget.
Servings: 8
Calories: 580kcal
Cost: $10.30, $1.29 per Servings
Ingredients
- 32 oz frozen French fries
- 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 lb bacon cooked and chopped
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- 1 –2 tsp seasoning salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the griddle to medium heat (375–400°F).
- Cook 1 lb of bacon on the griddle until crispy, then remove, chop, and set aside.
- Spread 32 oz of frozen French fries in a single layer on the griddle using some of the bacon grease, removing excess grease if needed.
- Cook the fries for 15–20 minutes, flipping every 3–5 minutes, and season with 1–2 teaspoons of seasoning salt while cooking.
- Once the fries are crispy, gather them into a pile and top with the chopped bacon and 8 oz of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Cover with a dome and let sit for a few minutes until the cheese is fully melted.
- Top with ¼ cup of chopped green onions and serve immediately.
Notes
Don’t overcrowd—keep fries in a single layer for crisping.
Remove excess grease to avoid soggy fries.
Flip regularly for even cooking. Add cheese and toppings only after fries are fully cooked.
Nutrition
Calories: 580kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 1104mg | Potassium: 619mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 80IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 131mg | Iron: 2mg
