By Becky Hardin
Updated Jun 24, 2025
Bacon Cheese Fries with Ranch are my go-to party food. These bacon and cheese fries are sure to make game day easy and delicious! I created this easy and fun appetizer with crispy fries and topped them with ranch seasoning, bacon, cheddar, mozzarella, and feta. So good!
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Bacon Cheese Fries Recipe
Give me all the cheese fries . All of them. There’s just simply nothing better than old-fashioned fries smothered in cheese, crispy bacon, fresh green onion, and ranch! Forget the sour cream and layer on the savory ranch, both in seasoning mix and creamy dressing. Do I have your attention yet?
I love the combo of cheese I picked for this recipe, but feel free to get creative! Pepper jack, American, gruyere, Swiss, fontina, and provolone are all great choices! Try some brown sugar bacon for a sweet and spicy twist.
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 32 oz. frozen french fries (1 package), homemade also works
- ▢ 1 tbsp ranch seasoning
- ▢ ½ cup freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ▢ ½ cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
- ▢ ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ▢ ¼ cup crumbled cooked bacon
- ▢ ¼ cup sliced green onion
- ▢ 2 tbsp ranch dressing plus more for serving
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Instructions
- Arrange the fries on a large baking sheet in a single layer. Toss in the dry ranch seasoning. Add a bit more if desired. 32 oz. frozen french fries, 1 tbsp ranch seasoning
- Cook fries according to package instructions.
- Remove from oven and cover in cheeses, bacon, and onion. Drizzle with ranch dressing. ½ cup freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese, ½ cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese, ½ cup crumbled feta cheese, ¼ cup crumbled cooked bacon, ¼ cup sliced green onion, 2 tbsp ranch dressing
- Broil for 3-5 minutes or until cheese is fully melted.
- Serve hot with more ranch for dipping.
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Bacon Cheese Fries Step by Step
Cook the fries: Arrange 32 oz (1 package) frozen French fries on a large baking sheet in a single layer. Toss in 1 tbsp of dry ranch seasoning. Add a bit more if desired, and cook the fries according to package instructions.
Top the fries: Remove from the oven and cover in ½ cup of freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese, ½ cup of freshly shredded mozzarella cheese, ½ cup of crumbled feta cheese, ¼ cup of crumbled cooked bacon, and ¼ cup of sliced green onion. Drizzle with 2 tbsp of ranch dressing.
Broil and Serve: Broil for 3-5 minutes or until cheese is fully melted.
Serve and enjoy: Serve hot with more ranch for dipping.
How to Store
While you technically can save these fries for later, I recommend only making as much as you think you’ll eat in one sitting, since they tend to turn soggy when reheated.
Serving Suggestions
We’ve got plenty of tasty appetizers to serve along with the bacon ranch Fries. I like pairing these with spicy green chile taquitos , or a batch of hearty fried Buffalo wings . For another hearty side, I’ll sometimes prepare Swedish meatballs .
And of course, you can’t forget to add the perfect margarita to the line-up. Gotta wash those cheese fries down with something, after all.
more cheese fry recipes to try
Chili Cheese Fries
Cheese Fries
Carne Asada Fries
Garlic Parmesan Fries
Bacon Cheese Fries with Ranch
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 32 oz. frozen french fries (1 package), homemade also works
- 1 tbsp ranch seasoning
- ½ cup freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup crumbled cooked bacon
- ¼ cup sliced green onion
- 2 tbsp ranch dressing plus more for serving
Instructions
- Arrange the fries on a large baking sheet in a single layer. Toss in the dry ranch seasoning. Add a bit more if desired. 32 oz. frozen french fries, 1 tbsp ranch seasoning
- Cook fries according to package instructions.
- Remove from oven and cover in cheeses, bacon, and onion. Drizzle with ranch dressing. ½ cup freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese, ½ cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese, ½ cup crumbled feta cheese, ¼ cup crumbled cooked bacon, ¼ cup sliced green onion, 2 tbsp ranch dressing
- Broil for 3-5 minutes or until cheese is fully melted.
- Serve hot with more ranch for dipping.
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Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
