15 of Our Very Best Loaded Fries Recipes

Loaded fries, French fry nachos, poutine - whatever you call them, gathering a pan or skillet or plate of fries and loading them with with all sorts of cheesy, saucy, delicious toppings is never a bad idea. For a delicious game day snack that the who crowd will dig in to or just a fun dinner the kids will love, check out 15 of the Best Loaded Fries That Will Make You Forget Plain Ones Forever.

I suppose is all started with poutine, which is the French Canadian classic of French fries topped with gravy and cheese curds. Or maybe it was Irish nachos, though I'm doubtful those are actually Irish. And the nearest and dearest to my heart is good old Disco Fries from New Jersey diners, though I was more partial to the one topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella than the brown gravy and cheese sauce variety.

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The Best Loaded Fries Recipes

But regardless of the history, leave it to home cooks to take what was already a genius idea and make it even better. Some stick with the traditional French fries, while others opt for sweet potato fries. Some people make them homemade, whether in a deep fryer or in the oven, or there are those who just pick up a bag of frozen fries at the grocery store. A few recipes call for thin and crispy fries and others go with waffle fries for maximum coverage. But they are all way more amazing than your usual fries because these loaded fries recipes take inspiration from Shepherd's pie, enchiladas, buffalo chicken, and more. You'll never settle for just ketchup again when you try 15 of the Best Loaded Fries That Will Make You Forget Plain Ones Forever.

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