Description
Discover how to make Cheesy BBQ Bacon Tornado Fries with our step-by-step guide. Delight in crispy fries, melty cheese, and BBQ bacon flavor in every bite!
Ingredients
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 cup (240 ml) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup (240 ml) shredded moz zarella cheese
- 6 slices beef bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) BBQ sauce
- 1 tsp (5 ml) garlic powder
- 1 tsp (5 ml) paprika
- 1/2 tsp (3 ml) salt
- 1/2 tsp (3 ml) black pepper
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Heat Oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) to warm up.
- Prepare Potatoes: Cut the russet potatoes into spiral shapes using a spiralizer or knife, careful not to slice through completely.
- Season Potatoes: Combine garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Coat the spiraled potatoes thoroughly in this mixture.
- Bake Potatoes: Arrange the seasoned potatoes on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake them for 30 minutes or until they are crispy and golden-brown.
- Add Cheese & Bacon: Take the potatoes out of the oven, drizzle BBQ sauce over them, and tuck the cheese and crumbled bacon into the spirals.
- Final Bake: Place the potatoes back in the oven, baking for an extra 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle with chopped green onions before serving and indulge in your tasty Cheesy BBQ Bacon Tornado Fries!
Notes
- Gently separate the potato spirals with your hands to allow the spices to reach all layersnCook beef bacon until slightly overdone for extra crispiness, as it will soften when combined with potatoesnLet the baked potatoes rest briefly before adding cheese and bacon to ensure even melting
