Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 cup

ranch salad dressing

1.25 unit

taco seasoning

32 unit

frozen spicy french fries

prepared as directed

0.13 tsp

black pepper

0.13 tsp

garlic salt

0.13 tsp

season salt

4 slice

imitation bacon

cooked & crumbled

0.5 cup

shredded colby-monterey jack cheese

shredded

0.25 cup

green onion

chopped

Step 1
~3 min

Preheat oven according to french fry package directions.

Step 2
~3 min

Prepare frozen french fries as directed on the package.

Step 3
~3 min

In a bowl, combine ranch dressing and half of the taco seasoning.

Step 4
~3 min

Mix well and set aside for dipping.

Step 5
~3 min

In a small container, combine remaining taco seasoning, black pepper, garlic salt, and season salt.

Step 6
~3 min

Place hot french fries into a paper bag.

Step 7
~3 min

Sprinkle the taco seasoning mixture onto the fries while shaking the bag to evenly coat.

Step 8
~3 min

Transfer the seasoned fries to a baking sheet.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 9
~3 min

Sprinkle shredded cheese and crumbled bacon evenly over the fries.

Step 10
~3 min

Return fries to the hot oven and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 11
~3 min

Remove from oven and sprinkle with chopped green onions.

Step 12
~3 min

Serve immediately with the prepared taco-ranch dipping sauce.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For extra spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the taco seasoning mix.

Use a high-quality ranch dressing for the best flavor.

Broil for the last minute to get the cheese extra bubbly.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Sauce can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve immediately while hot and cheesy.

Offer additional dipping sauces, such as BBQ sauce or hot sauce.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Burgers
Tacos
Sandwiches

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Texas

Cultural Significance

Popular bar food

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Game Day
Casual gatherings

Occasion Tags

Game Day
Party
Casual
Snack

Popularity Score

75/100

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