Description

A quick and easy casserole combining crispy fries, smoky bacon, melted cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, and tangy barbecue sauce for a comforting, crowd-pleasing meal.

Ingredients

Scale

4 cups frozen French fries (thicker cut recommended)
8 slices bacon, chopped
1 cup barbecue sauce (240 ml)
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (100 g)
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (100 g)
2 green onions, thinly sliced
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: sliced jalapeños for a spicy kick

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Cook the chopped bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels, leaving some bacon fat in the pan.
In a large bowl, toss the frozen fries with half of the barbecue sauce until lightly coated.
Spread half of the sauced fries into a 9×13 inch baking dish.
Sprinkle half of the cooked bacon evenly over the fries.
Add a layer of half the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese over the bacon.
Repeat the layers with the remaining fries, bacon, and cheese, then drizzle the remaining barbecue sauce on top.
Bake the casserole for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the fries have golden crispy edges.
Remove from oven and garnish with sliced green onions and optional jalapeños before serving.

Notes

Use thicker cut fries for better texture. Toss fries with BBQ sauce in two parts to avoid sogginess. Crisp bacon well for smoky crunch. Rotate casserole halfway through baking if browning unevenly. Freshly shred cheese for better melt. Can substitute turkey bacon or plant-based bacon for lighter or vegetarian options. Check labels for gluten-free certification.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
Calories: 450
Fat: 28
Carbohydrates: 30
Protein: 18

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