Loaded Fries

A couple of weeks ago, my husband told me that he had a craving for loaded fries.  Well wouldn’t you know it, the next day, I was craving them, too!  So annoying when that happens, isn’t it?   Don’t even mention spaghetti and meatballs, chocolate cake with chocolate icing, or homemade chicken noodle soup within earshot of me, or I won’t stop until I get them.   Well, damn--now I’ve done it!  Now I need all three! sigh.

I happened to be talking about it on twitter, and Chris (@BlogWellDone) said “So what’s stopping you?”  (I love twitter!)

Well.  Nothing was stopping me, was it?  Nope!  Soon we both decided to make some, because you know, every once in a while, you’ve gotta have some junk food.   Soon, Renee (@RJFlamingo) had joined in, too.   I guess we all have to be extra good this week since indulging over the weekend, right?  My lunch today?  A big bowl of steamed broccoli.  But, I just had three Oreos.  Kind if cancels it out, doesn't it? 

I was racking my brain trying to decide what to top my fries with.  I mean, put some loaded fries in front of me?  I’ll happily dive right in!  But ask me what I’d really like on them?   My mind was running in so many directions, and I couldn’t nail one idea down. 

Finally, yesterday morning, I’d figured it out.  Grilled chicken, bbq sauce, bacon, jalapenos, cheddar, sour cream and green onions.  Yeah, baby!   The final delicious loaded fries were:

• Crispy fries
• Shredded, grilled chicken tossed with bbq sauce
• Crumbled thick sliced Applewood Smoked Bacon
• Diced jalapenos
• Cabot Horseradish Cheddar
• Sour cream
• Green onions

My husband grilled the chicken in the afternoon, and we had the fries last night.  Looking back, I wouldn’t try to make a meal out of them?  But cravings make you do weird things. 

Anyway!  Super easy.  Are you ready?  This is so (not) complicated, so pay close attention: 

Loaded Fries, Elle's Kitchen Style

Your favorite fries (don't have to homemade-I used frozen)
Chicken thighs, grilled w/ bbq sauce, then shredded and tossed with more    bbq sauce
BBQ sauce (Trader Joe's Kansas City style)
Bacon (I used a thick cut Applewood Smoked Bacon)
Jalapenos, diced (I used 2)
Cheddar cheese, shredded (I used Cabot Horseradish Cheddar-yum!)
Sour Cream
Green onions, sliced

Prepare your fries.  Like I said, I used frozen.  Get them as crispy as you can so they hold up well to the toppings.
When they're ready, transfer them to a parchment lined baking sheet.
Top with chicken, bacon, jalapenos and shredded cheddar.
Place under the broiler till they're done to your liking.  Keep an eye on them-this step is only a couple minutes long!
Serve with sour cream and green onions.

Dig in!

See how easy?  Again, this is one of those recipes where you’re only limited by your imagination.   Want chili?  Go for it!  Spiced shrimp?  Yeah!  Thinly sliced or bite sized chunks of beef?  Mmmm!  Or go vegetarian! 

Be sure to check out Chris and Renee’s amazing fries, too! 

Comments

[RJ Flamingo]

Okay, now I want barbecued chicken! Ack! Probably dinner tonight... sans fries. I was such a bad girl. We had salad for dinner, last night! ;-)) Sometimes, you just gotta give in, right?

[Elle]

Yep, sometimes you've got to say "WTF?" hehe

[April in CT]

I love you. That is all.

I have to go wipe drool off my chin now.

[Elle]

You're welcome, April. ;)

[michelle@TNS]

yes, please. i'll take mine with extra cheese.

[Jessica @ How Sweet]

Those look unreal. I would love to have them for dinner tonight!

[Elle]

You know, looking back, the one thing they could always use is extra cheese. Especially that horseradish cheddar.

Thanks, Michelle!

[Elle]

Thanks, Jessica!

[Michelle]

Great, now I'm craving them too! The pics are amazing!

[Tracy]

Wow, do these look amazing! I'm suddenly craving a huge plate full right now, and it's not even 10am yet. ;-)

[kat]

Oh those are jus crazy! I had to laugh because Sunday Matt asked the girls who run the Chef Shack at our Farmers Market to make him fries topped with pulled pork & green curry sauce.

[Lucy]

Oh YUM. These look so fanstastic I might have to change my lunch plans just to track some down in this city!! I will not lick my monitor...I will not lick my monitor...I will not...

[vanillasugar]

hot damn woman. now i NEED loaded fries. wow, that just looks to die for.

[Lisa]

I look at those and it's drool/plonk/beer time. And I think frozen fries rule. Fresh have their place but when you want goo and toppings somehow frozen holds up better. These rule!

[grace]

food porn at its finest--thanks, elle. :)

[ingrid]

Holy moley, those are seriously loaded. I never thought to top mine with anything more than cheese and bacon. My family thanks you for all the creative topping ideas. :)
~ingrid

[Jenn AKA The Leftover Queen]

The other night we wanted junk food for dinner too - so I made nachos. But next time, I am making these!!!

[Vera]

Oh, gosh! They look better than the Outback cheese fries! Yumm! Gotta try them! I can't think of any better comfort food! You go girl!

[Elle]

Thank you, everyone! I appreciate all of you taking the time to leave a comment. :)

[Jen Dean]

Oh, my husband would love these. So much, in fact, that I may never make them for fear that it is all that we would eat for six weeks. :)

[Donald]

this takes me back to when we first started topping fries with cheeze whiz in the steak shop i worked in as a teenager. now u have taken this over the top!

[Gina]

I've been having such a craving for loaded fries this week! I'm really trying to be good on my diet but this photo might make me cheat!! : )

[Michelle]

Now I wanted loaded fries! Don't you love Cabot's Horseradish Cheddar? Its my favorite!

[Jodi (Starfish Travel)]

Now I MUST have loaded fries this weekend & I JUST got into my semi skinny jeans! Have never seen Cabot's horseradish cheddar & I must find it. ***drool***

[Kim @ Foodin New England]

OMG!!! AND with Cabot Horseradish!!!! YUMMMMMMMMMM!!!!! i haven't had loaded fries in forever!!