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Dirty Fries

Dirty Fries – Ultimate Loaded Fries

Crispy russet fries buried under a molten cheddar-mozzarella blanket, crowned with sautéed peppers, jalapeños and a signature smoky-creamy sauce—built start-to-finish in 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Fries
  • 4 large russet potatoes or 700 g frozen straight-cut fries
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • Toppings
  • 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella
  • 1 small red onion diced
  • 1 small green bell pepper diced
  • 1 small red bell pepper diced
  • 1 jalapeño thinly sliced (optional)
  • ½ tsp chili flakes optional
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
  • Smoky Cream Sauce
  • ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 2 Tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika

Method
 

  1. Cut & season. Slice potatoes into ½-inch sticks; soak 30 min for extra crunch if time permits. Pat dry and toss with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt and pepper.
  2. Bake. Arrange in a single layer on a lined sheet; roast at 425 °F (220 °C) for 25–30 min, flipping halfway, until deeply golden.
  3. Prep toppings. While fries bake, sauté diced onion and bell peppers 3–4 min in a drizzle of oil until slightly softened. Shred cheeses.
  4. Mix sauce. Whisk sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder and smoked paprika until smooth; set aside.
  5. Load & melt. Transfer hot fries to an oven-safe dish, blanket with cheddar and mozzarella; return to oven 3–5 min until cheese bubbles.
  6. Finish. Scatter sautéed veg, jalapeños, chili flakes and oregano over melted cheese, drizzle with smoky sauce, garnish with parsley. Serve piping hot.

Notes

Capacity planning: One sheet pan only—crowding kills crispness; scale to two pans for bigger parties.
Heat management: For a milder profile, seed the jalapeño and dial back chili flakes; for a bolder kick, swap cheddar for pepper jack or dust fries with cayenne pre-bake.
Make-ahead leverage: Sauce and chopped vegetables hold 24 h refrigerated; potatoes can be cut and water-soaked 3 h in advance.
Reheat protocol: 375 °F oven, 8–10 min—never microwave—to reactivate crunch metrics.