Description
These Louisiana Voodoo Fries are a spicy, cheesy, and utterly delicious appetizer that will have your taste buds singing with joy. Crispy fries loaded with Cajun seasoning, melted cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, crispy bacon, and creamy ranch dressing make for an irresistible dish that’s perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
Fries:
- 1 pound frozen French fries (straight-cut or crinkle)
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
Toppings:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- ½ cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Vegetable oil for frying or cooking spray if baking
Instructions
- Cook the Fries: Prepare the French fries according to package instructions, deep frying or baking until golden and crispy.
- Season the Fries: While hot, toss the fries with Cajun seasoning.
- Load and Melt: Spread the seasoned fries on a dish, top with cheeses and bacon. Broil until cheese melts.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle ranch dressing, sprinkle with green onions, and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra kick, add hot sauce or more Cajun seasoning after baking.
- Try swapping bacon for grilled chicken or andouille sausage for a different twist.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking, Broiling
- Cuisine: American, Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
