Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Fries

About This Recipe

Baked or air fried french fries with a burger sauce infused cheeseburger topping.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Russet Potatoes (cut into fries)
• 2 tablespoons 32g Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 2-3 pinches Kosher Salt (to taste)
• 4 slices Center Cut Bacon (cut into small pieces)
• 1 pound Ground Beef (96/4)
• 1/4 cup 68g Sugar Free Ketchup
• 2 tablespoons 30g Light Mayo
• 2 tablespoons 30g Dijon Mustard
• 2 tablespoons 30g Worcestershire Sauce
• 2 tablespoons 30g Pickle Juice
• 4 oz American Cheese Slices

Instructions

1. Toss the fries in the olive oil and season with black pepper and garlic powder. Add to a half sheet pan or large baking sheet and bake at 450ºF for 50-60 minutes until crispy golden brown. You can also air fry at 400ºF for about 40 minutes, shaking every 15-20 minutes.
2. In the last 15 minutes of baking the fries, cook the bacon in a pan over medium-high heat before transferring to a paper towel. Brown the ground beef in the remaining bacon grease before breaking apart, fully cooking, and adding the burger sauce ingredients. Turn off the heat and stir everything until the sauce has thickened.
3. Once the fries are done, salt to taste and either push the fries together in the center of the sheet pan or transfer to a quarter sheet pan or cast iron skillet.
4. Place half the cheese slices on top, followed by the ground beef mixture and remaining cheese. Bake for an additional 2-3 minutes to melt the cheese.
5. Top with cooked bacon pieces, chives, diced pickles or relish, chopped pickled peppers, or your choice of toppings.