Description
These Cheeseburger Loaded Fries are crispy, golden fries topped with a rich cheddar cheese sauce, seasoned ground beef, and fresh toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and onions. Finished with a tangy special sauce, they’re perfect for parties, game days, or a hearty dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (26 ounce) bag frozen fries (shoestring not recommended)
- 1–2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2/3 pound 85% lean ground beef
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/4 cup diced tomato
- 1/4 cup chopped pickles
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- For the cheese sauce:
- 5 ounces (about 2 cups) shredded cheddar cheese (freshly grated recommended)
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 1 teaspoon flour
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard
- For the special sauce:
- 4 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons honey
- 3/4 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 3/4 teaspoon hot sauce (or to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to bake the fries according to package directions.
- Shred cheddar cheese and chop the vegetables (lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion).
- Place the fries in the oven and bake until golden and crispy.
- Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil, then ground beef. Break it into large chunks with a spatula.
- Season the beef with salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper. Continue cooking and breaking into smaller chunks until no longer pink. Cover and keep warm.
- For the special sauce, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, honey, yellow mustard, and hot sauce in a bowl. Chill until ready to serve.
- For the cheese sauce, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk for one minute to form a roux.
- Gradually add 1/3 of the milk while whisking to avoid lumps. Slowly add the remaining milk and yellow mustard, whisking until smooth.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese in increments, whisking until smooth and creamy.
- To assemble, place hot fries on a platter. Drizzle with cheese sauce, sprinkle with seasoned beef, and add fresh toppings.
- Finish with a drizzle of special sauce and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, bake fries on a wire rack set over a baking sheet.
- You can substitute ground turkey or plant-based meat for a lighter or vegetarian option.
- Customize toppings with jalapeños, bacon bits, or avocado slices for added flavor.
- Serve immediately to maintain the crisp texture of the fries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 appetizer portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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