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    Home » Side Dish » Loaded Cheesy Potato Wedges

    Published: May 9, 2022 · Modified: Oct 1, 2022 by Desarae

    Loaded Cheesy Potato Wedges

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    Hot, crisp homemade potato wedges, with a delicious special ranch cream sauce, cheesy goodness, bacon, chives, and all the fixing take loaded cheese fries to the next level. Cheesy wedges piled up with tons of toppings are always a hit!

    Tray of loaded cheesy wedges in a pan on the table.

    What Are Loaded Cheese Fries?

    Cheese fries are fries + cheese. LOADED cheese fries are potato fries topped with cheese, ranch or sour cream (or our secret sauce), bacon, chives/green onion or any other toppings you love! 

    The potatoes for the base can be made with regular cut french fries, curly fries or our favorite, baked potato wedges!

    These loaded cheesy wedges are perfect for family gatherings, game nights, football parties and so many more occasions. Other fun party foods are homemade queso or black bean dip, 

    We also love cheesy wedges as a side dish on burger night with your favorite beef or lamb burger.

    Why This Cheesy Wedges Recipe Works

    There is just something so delicious about the combination of crispy potatoes and melted cheese! Don't you agree?

    • Cheese wedges make the perfect potato base for loaded cheese fries!
    • Loaded potato wedges with cheddar cheese are sure to be a hit for any occasion you serve them!
    • Fun, delicious food that's an easy recipe to make for groups large and small!
    A close up of melted cheese fries in a tray.

    About the Ingredients

    • Potatoes for baked cheesy wedges: We prefer russet potatoes when it comes to making cheesy ranch potato wedges!
    • Cheese: Our recipe for cheesy wedges includes a combination of cheddar and mozzarella but you can use any good meltable cheese.
    • Ranch sauce: Made with sour cream, ranch dressing, and a bit of milk. Ranch alone is too overpowering and competes with the flavors of the toppings. So we make a perfect sauce to compliment the flavors and add a delicious cool creaminess to the fries.
    • Bacon: For best flavor use freshly cooked bacon crumbled into small pieces rather than buying pre-cooked or imitation bacon bits to top your loaded cheese fries.
    • Chives or green onion: Gives the fries some bright green color on top but also a little bit of onion flavor that ties it all together!
    Ingredients to make loaded cheesy wedges on the table.

    How to Make Cheesy Potato Wedges

    I prefer to use russet potatoes, but really you can use any potato you have on hand. Cut them into steak fry sizes.

    Collage of making the potato wedges from cutting to baking in the oven.
    1. The easiest way to do this is to cut them in half lengthwise. Then place the flat edge down on the cutting board and cut it into the potato to make wedges.

    PRO TIP: the thicker and larger the fry the longer it will take to bake.

    1. Once you have the fries cut, toss them generously in olive oil.
    2. Place them on a parchment paper lined baking sheet in a single layer, and bake.

    PRO TIP: You can use foil or a non-stick spray on your baking sheet but I have found the best is parchment paper. My potatoes don't stick with parchment paper and it makes for super easy cleanup!

    1. Bake for about 20 minutes and flip the fries and bake for another 20 minutes. You want them slightly golden brown and crispy.
    Collage of images making the ranch cream sauce and layering the sauce with potatoes to make loaded wedges.
    1. While the potatoes are cooking, gather the ingredients to make the ranch cream sauce.
    2. Combine ranch, sour cream, and milk and whisk together for the perfect consistency. 
    3. When the potatoes are done cooking add three-fourths of your ranch cream sauce first to the bottom of a new parchment-lined pan.
    4. Add the wedges and then the rest of the ranch cream sauce.
    Adding cheese, bacon and chives to potato wedges.
    1. Add handfuls of cheese and the crumbled bacon.
    2. Last, add the chives. Then once you've got the cheesy wedges loaded up, pop the tray under the broiler in the oven until the cheese is melted.

    What Toppings Do I Use For Loaded Cheese Fries?

    In this recipe, we use my favorites toppings for cheesy potato wedges! 

    • ranch sauce
    • cheese
    • chives
    • bacon
    Toppings for loaded cheesy wedges.

    But don’t just stop there, here are other toppings that go great on cheesy wedges too!

    • variety of cheese - try pepper jack for a spicy kick!
    • jalapenos or other peppers
    • avocado or guacamole
    • tomatoes
    • pico de gallo or salsa
    • pulled pork, ground beef or shredded chicken
    • purple onion
    • Bbq sauce
    Overhead of tray of loaded cheese fries on the table.

    What Can I Bake Loaded Fries In?

    For really large batches I use a full sheet pan, and trust me - you need BIG BATCHES! For smaller batches of fries use a cast-iron skillet! They are awesome for keeping the potatoes nice and warm while you eat them.

    I don't recommend a thin pan, such as an enamelware jelly pan, they cool too quickly.

    Hand reaching in to pick up a cheesy potato fry.

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    Overhead of cheesy wedges.

    Loaded Cheese Wedge Fries

    Super easy and delicious cheesy potato wedges recipe loaded with sour cream, bacon bits and green onions. Serve this as a side or as a comfort food meal all on its own!
    5 from 15 votes
    Print Rate
    Course: side
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 680kcal
    Author: Kadee & Desarae

    Ingredients

    • 4-6 potatoes
    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • sea salt to taste
    • freshly ground pepper to taste
    • seasoning salt to taste

    Sour Cream/Ranch Sauce:

    • 1 cup sour cream
    • ½ cup ranch dressing
    • ¼ cup milk

    Toppings:

    • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or as much as you like
    • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
    • ½ cup real bacon bits
    • ¼ cup green onions

    Instructions

    Baked Potato Wedges

    • Cut potatoes into "steak french fries" size. {I like them thicker...but that means it will also take a little longer to cook than skinny ones.}
    • Drizzle potatoes with olive oil and lightly toss with tongs.
    • Place on parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer.
    • Sprinkle salts and pepper over the potatoes.
    • Bake 400 for 40 minutes or until fork tender

    Ranch Cream Sauce

    • In separate bowl mix: sour cream, Ranch dressing and milk.

    Loaded Fries

    • On a separate rimmed baking tray spread three-fourths of the sour cream sauce.
    • Place hot potatoes on top of sour cream sauce.
    • Drizzle remaining sour cream ranch sauce on potatoes
    • Sprinkle bacon and chives.
    • Place under broiler for a few seconds to re-melt cheese.
    • Your potato wedges with cheese are going to be messy and delicious.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 680kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 689mg | Potassium: 1055mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 825IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 433mg | Iron: 7.6mg
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    Comments

    1. ashok says

      August 27, 2021 at 9:37 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks For Sharing this amazing recipe. My family loved it. I will be sharing this recipe with my friends. Hope the will like it.

      Reply
    2. Christina Caasi says

      March 15, 2021 at 12:25 pm

      5 stars
      I've made your recipe a few times now. They turn out perfect every time! They taste so good! I always make extra for leftovers. Then i use a square of parchment paper add leftovers on top & reheat in air frier for a couple of minutes. Not too long or p.paper might start browning so I standby as I reheat. Making this recipe again tonight! Kids request! Ty

      Reply
    3. fmovies says

      October 15, 2019 at 12:35 am

      5 stars
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      Reply
    4. Emily Kemp says

      October 08, 2018 at 6:30 am

      5 stars
      Omg...I am drooling at this right now. That's my Friday night dinner sorted ha!

      Reply
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    6. Jennie says

      September 11, 2017 at 4:42 pm

      5 stars
      OH MY WORD!! I made this tonight but cut the potatoes into 1 inch pieces and used store bought pork BBQ instead of bacon. My family thinks I am a Rock Star!!!

      Reply
      • Desarae says

        September 21, 2017 at 3:25 pm

        5 stars
        YAY~ I'm so so happy it turned out great! You ARE a rock star!

        Reply
    7. Jamie says

      December 03, 2016 at 8:50 am

      5 stars
      Wow! loved these!!

      Reply
    8. Thomas Jennings says

      November 08, 2016 at 7:19 pm

      5 stars
      These are SOGOOD!!!!!!

      Reply
    9. Alana says

      December 29, 2015 at 4:07 pm

      5 stars
      This was one of the absolute best recipes I've ever made. I divided everything in half to make it for two people instead and instead of making your own fries or using steak fries, we used frozen crinkle cut and it was still very delicious. Highly recommended!

      Reply
    10. Adri says

      December 14, 2015 at 1:50 pm

      Oh yes, please. Thsoe look yummy!

      Reply
    11. Mariola says

      October 16, 2015 at 9:17 am

      Can you fry the potatoes instead and just put the sauce with cheese on them, and broil in oven after? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Desarae says

        October 19, 2015 at 12:27 pm

        absolutely! I bet that will be amazing!

        Reply
    12. Neisha Ruffin says

      May 09, 2015 at 9:55 am

      Can you use frozen steak fries instead? Will I need to alter anything if so?

      Reply
    13. Annie says

      March 10, 2015 at 11:26 am

      I am pregnant and this baby's favorite recipe. And since the baby is in charge around here...cheesy potato fries it is.

      Reply
      • Stephanie says

        March 10, 2015 at 1:36 pm

        Annie! Truly one of the best things about pregnancy...the guilt-free ability to give in to whatever baby wants. It's only maternal, right? I need to catch up on blogs, I had no idea you were pregnant again :) Congrats!

        Reply
    14. Aspen says

      March 06, 2015 at 10:15 am

      Can you substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream? I have a ton of Greek yogurt left over from making muffins and wanted to know if I could use it for the sauce

      Reply
      • Desarae says

        March 06, 2015 at 6:12 pm

        I bet you could! We have a friend who aubs Greek yogurt for sour cream all the time. Maybe a little bit more of a tangy flavor? If you try it tell me how it was!? I'm so curious.

        Reply
    15. shay says

      December 03, 2014 at 10:18 pm

      okay i just had to comment....i've made these about 3 or 4 times and they are literally the BEST thing i've EVER eaten....i cannot even begin to explain. i will say this....i cut the recipe in half and eat the whole thing (it's so bad, yet so good) ....thank you so much for sharing!

      Reply
    16. Darren W. says

      October 25, 2014 at 9:05 pm

      These look so good. Bacon and cheese combo; you can never go wrong. That holds true with the sourcream and ranch. I will have to show my wife these, so we can make them for football Sunday. Thank you.

      Reply
    17. Nelly B. says

      October 25, 2014 at 8:30 pm

      Your recipes are delicious!! These looks so good! That combo of ranch and sour cream make a delicious sauce!! These would definitely be worth the 40 minute wait! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    18. Yepytzme says

      August 18, 2014 at 10:14 am

      What exactly do you mean by " !Ranch Sauce "? I know Ranch Dressing but Ranch sauce, in a 'packet'? What might that be, pray tell?

      Reply
      • Desarae says

        August 19, 2014 at 10:46 am

        Thanks for bringing that to my attention! The !Ranch Sauce was a technical error by the recipe card. I re-wrote it and it worked this time. The "ranch sauce" is the combination of the ingredients of milk, ranch and sour cream. Does this make better sense?

        Reply
    19. shaela says

      May 13, 2014 at 2:51 pm

      I'm trying these tonight, but changing it up a bit..
      Instead of cutting potatoes, we're trying frozen wedges..
      we'll be adding salt, pepper, garlic & onion powder to the wedges, then cooking them in a fry daddy, then adding everything else after there done.. Then of course melt the cheese! Also having 7 layer dip! Mmmm!

      Reply
    20. Anna says

      February 10, 2014 at 11:38 am

      Wowzer! So good!

      Reply

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