Cheese Fries with Bacon
Crispy french fries smothered in a creamy cheese sauce and topped with crunchy bacon bits. A quick and indulgent snack or side dish ready in about 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 650
- Protein
- 20g
Ingredients
- 1 lb frozen french fries
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
Instructions
- 1
Cook the 1 lb frozen french fries according to package directions until golden and crispy, about 15-20 minutes in a 425°F oven.
- 2
While fries cook, fry the 4 slices bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 6-8 minutes. Drain on paper towels, then crumble into bits.
- 3
In a small saucepan, melt the 1 tbsp butter over medium heat. Whisk in the 1 tbsp flour and cook for 1 minute until bubbly.
- 4
Gradually whisk in the 0.5 cup milk and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
- 5
Remove from heat and stir in the 1 cup cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. Pour sauce over hot fries and sprinkle with bacon bits.
Tools you’ll need
- baking sheet
- skillet
- small saucepan
- whisk
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