Loaded fries
{{Short description|Potato dish}}
{{Infobox food
| name = Loaded fries
| type = Fast food
| course = Appetizer, side dish
| associated_cuisine = Cuisine of the United States
| main_ingredient = French fries
| minor_ingredient = Meats, cheese, sauces, vegetables
| image = "Loaded Potato" Island Fries (15186032019).jpg
}}
Loaded fries is a dish consisting of French fries topped with a combination of cheese, sauces, meat (commonly bacon), and vegetables.
Description
Loaded fries are noted for being a cheap but filling dish. They are served with various toppings.{{Cite news |last=Naylor |first=Tony |date=2023-01-09 |title=Carb heaven! 21 loaded fries recipes to try at home – from kimchi to spicy sausage |language=en-GB |work=The Guardian |url=https://www.theguardian.com/food/2023/jan/09/carb-heaven-21-loaded-fries-recipes-to-try-at-home-from-kimchi-to-spicy-sausage |access-date=2023-07-15 |issn=0261-3077}}{{Cite web |date=2022-02-07 |title=Flavor of the Week: A ‘Big Game’ favorite — Loaded Fries |url=https://www.nrn.com/consumer-trends/flavor-week-big-game-favorite-loaded-fries |access-date=2023-07-15 |website=Nation's Restaurant News |language=en}} Common ingredients include cheese, chopped bacon, and garnishes like sliced green onions or jalapeños.{{Cite web |date=2023-01-23 |title=Bacon? Check. Spicy Mayo? Check. These Loaded Fries Have Everything You Need And More |url=https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a42596984/loaded-fries-recipe/ |access-date=2023-07-15 |website=Delish |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Rivers |first=Alyssa |date=2023-04-02 |title=Loaded Fries Recipe |url=https://therecipecritic.com/loaded-fries/ |access-date=2023-07-15 |website=The Recipe Critic |language=en-US}} They are commonly served at Super Bowl parties in the United States.{{Cite web |title=Football Recipe: Feed a Game Day Crowd with These Loaded Cheese Fries |url=https://people.com/food/loaded-cheese-fries-tailgating-recipe/ |access-date=2023-07-15 |website=Peoplemag |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2023-01-31 |title=100 Super Bowl Party Foods That Are Better Than A Touchdown |url=https://www.delish.com/entertaining/g2171/super-bowl-food-menu/ |access-date=2023-07-15 |website=Delish |language=en-US}} Variations of loaded fries based on dishes from Tex-Mex and Indian cuisine are also popular.{{Cite web |date=2022-11-14 |title=The Best Loaded Fries In Los Angeles ~ L.A. TACO |url=https://lataco.com/loaded-fries-la |access-date=2023-07-15 |website=lataco.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Bennett |first=Brittany |date=2016-03-06 |title=17 Loaded Fries That Are Better Than A Boyfriend |url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/brittanybennett/17-loaded-fries-that-are-better-than-a-boyfriend |access-date=2023-07-15 |website=BuzzFeed |language=en}}
See also
- Chorrillana
- Cheese fries
- Chili cheese fries
- Kapsalon
- Potato skins, a similar dish
- Poutine
- Yaroa, a Dominican loaded fries dish