Name: Loaded Fries
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/4 c. buttermilk -; 1/4 c. mayonnaise -; 1/4 c. sour cream -; 2 tbsp. finely chopped pepperoncini, plus 1 tbsp. pepperoncini juice -; 2 tsp. finely chopped fresh parsley -; 1 tsp. finely chopped fresh dill -; 1/4 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper -; 1/4 tsp. garlic powder -; 1/4 tsp. kosher salt -; 1/4 tsp. onion powder -; 4 strips bacon, finely chopped -; 1 (32-oz.) bag frozen French fries, baked according to package instructions, or 1 batch Double-Fried Fries -; 1 1/2 c. shredded white and/or orange sharp cheddar -; 1/4 c. pepperoncini, thinly sliced -; 2 scallions, thinly sliced -

Ingredients for - Loaded Fries

1. 1/4 c. buttermilk

2. 1/4 c. mayonnaise

3. 1/4 c. sour cream

4. 2 tbsp. finely chopped pepperoncini, plus 1 tbsp. pepperoncini juice

5. 2 tsp. finely chopped fresh parsley

6. 1 tsp. finely chopped fresh dill

7. 1/4 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper

8. 1/4 tsp. garlic powder

9. 1/4 tsp. kosher salt

10. 1/4 tsp. onion powder

11. 4 strips bacon, finely chopped

12. 1 (32-oz.) bag frozen French fries, baked according to package instructions, or 1 batch Double-Fried Fries

13. 1 1/2 c. shredded white and/or orange sharp cheddar

14. 1/4 c. pepperoncini, thinly sliced

15. 2 scallions, thinly sliced

How to cook deliciously - Loaded Fries

1 . Stage

In a large bowl, whisk buttermilk, mayonnaise, sour cream, pepperoncini, pepperoncini juice, parsley, dill, pepper, garlic powder, salt, and onion powder.

2 . Stage

Make Ahead: Dressing can be made 5 days ahead. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate.

3 . Stage

Preheat oven to 400º. In a cold, medium skillet, arrange bacon in a single layer. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crispy and fat is rendered, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.

4 . Stage

Arrange fries on a sheet tray in a single layer. Top with cheese and bacon.

5 . Stage

Bake fries until cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes.

6 . Stage

Top with pepperoncini and scallions, then drizzle with pepperoncini ranch.