Description

Cheesy BBQ Bacon Tornado Fries are a crispy, savory snack that combines the delicious flavors of BBQ sauce, crispy potatoes, gooey cheese, and crumbled bacon. Perfect for a party appetizer, game day treat, or indulgent side dish, these fries are sure to be a crowd favorite. The spiraled potatoes are baked to golden perfection and then topped with melted cheese and smoky bacon for an irresistible bite!

Ingredients

Scale

4 large russet potatoes
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
½ cup BBQ sauce
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
Chopped green onions for garnish

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Prepare Potatoes: Slice the russet potatoes into spirals using a spiralizer or a knife, making sure not to cut all the way through.
Season Potatoes: In a bowl, mix garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss the sliced potatoes in the seasoning until well-coated.
Bake Potatoes: Place the potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 30 minutes or until crispy and golden.
Add Cheese & Bacon: Remove the potatoes from the oven, drizzle BBQ sauce over them, and stuff the cheese and crumbled bacon between the spirals.
Final Bake: Return the potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese has melted and become bubbly.
Garnish & Serve: Top with chopped green onions before serving and enjoy your delicious Cheesy BBQ Bacon Tornado Fries!

Notes

For extra crispiness, ensure the potato spirals are spaced out well on the baking sheet.
Feel free to substitute different cheeses like gouda or pepper jack for added flavor.
These fries are best served immediately after baking while the cheese is still melted and gooey.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Appetizer, Snack
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
Calories: 310 kcal
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 650mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 33g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 12g
Cholesterol: 30mg

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