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**Loaded Cheeseburger Fries: The Ultimate Comfort Food**
The beauty of **Loaded Cheeseburger Fries** is that they combine two iconic comfort foods—fries and burgers—into one epic dish. The combination of savory beef, melty cheese, and crispy fries is hard to resist, and you can customize the toppings to make this dish uniquely your own. Let’s dive into why you’ll love this recipe and how you can make it at home!
### Why You’ll Love Loaded Cheeseburger Fries
### Ingredients You’ll Need
Here’s everything you’ll need to make **Loaded Cheeseburger Fries**:
#### For the Cheeseburger Toppings:
– **1 lb ground beef**
– **1 tablespoon olive oil**
– **Salt and pepper**, to taste
– **1 teaspoon garlic powder** (optional)
– **1 teaspoon onion powder** (optional)
– **1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese** (or American cheese, or a blend)
– **1/2 cup diced pickles** (optional, for that classic cheeseburger flavor)
– **1/4 cup diced onions** (optional, for extra crunch and flavor)
– **1/2 cup lettuce**, shredded (optional, for freshness)
– **1/4 cup ketchup** (optional, for drizzle)
– **1/4 cup mustard** (optional, for drizzle)
– **2-3 slices of cooked bacon**, crumbled (optional, for added flavor)
#### 1. **Prepare the Fries**:
– If using frozen French fries, cook them according to the package instructions. Alternatively, if you’re making homemade fries, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C), cut potatoes into fries, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt. Bake for about 30-40 minutes, flipping halfway, until they’re crispy and golden brown.
– Once cooked, set the fries aside and keep them warm.
#### 3. **Assemble the Loaded Cheeseburger Fries**:
– Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) if you need to melt the cheese in the oven.
– Place your cooked fries on a large baking sheet or oven-safe dish, creating an even layer.
– Top the fries with the cooked ground beef, spreading it evenly across the fries.
– Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese generously over the beef and fries.
– Place the dish in the oven for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and is bubbling.
#### 4. **Add the Toppings**:
– Once the cheese is melted, remove the loaded fries from the oven.
– Top with your favorite cheeseburger toppings: diced pickles, onions, shredded lettuce, crumbled bacon, and a drizzle of ketchup and mustard for that classic cheeseburger flavor.
– If you like, you can also add a little extra cheese on top before serving for a truly cheesy experience.