Y’all, let me tell you about this absolutely divine midnight snack that’ll make your taste buds do the Texas two-step! As someone who’s spent countless nights experimenting in my kitchen (usually when I should’ve been sleeping, but hey – who’s counting?), I’ve perfected what I like to call my “Lone Star Loaded Sweet Potato Fries.”
Listen up, honey, because this isn’t your ordinary midnight munch. These sweet potato fries are loaded with all the good stuff that’ll make you forget about those basic late-night snacks you’ve been settling for.
Here’s what you’ll need:
– 2 large sweet potatoes
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
– 4 slices of crispy bacon, crumbled
– 2 jalapeños, diced (seeds removed if you’re feeling shy)
– Green onions for garnish
– Ranch dressing (because duh!)
– Your favorite BBQ sauce
– Salt and pepper to taste
Now, let me walk you through this magic, sugar:
1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (trust me on this one)
2. Cut your sweet potatoes into fry-sized strips (about ¼ inch thick)
3. Toss them in olive oil, salt, and pepper
4. Spread them out on a baking sheet – don’t crowd them, they need their personal space!
5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, flip them halfway through
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Once your fries are golden and crispy:
1. Top them with cheese
2. Pop them back in the oven for 2-3 minutes until the cheese melts
3. Sprinkle with bacon, jalapeños, and green onions
4. Drizzle with ranch and BBQ sauce
Let me tell y’all, this snack is so good it might make you wake up your whole household – but don’t worry, they’ll thank you once they taste it! The combination of sweet potatoes with spicy jalapeños and savory bacon is absolutely everything.
Sweet potatoes are packed with good-for-you nutrients, so you can totally tell yourself this is “healthy-ish.” I mean, who’s counting calories at midnight anyway? 😉
If you’ve made it this far and your mouth isn’t watering, I don’t know what to tell you! Don’t forget to follow me on Newsbreak for more delicious recipes that’ll make your kitchen the talk of the town. Drop a comment below and let me know if you tried this recipe – I’d love to hear how it turned out! And if you made any tweaks, share them with our foodie family. Because let’s be honest, cooking is more fun when we do it together!
Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got a date with these loaded sweet potato fries and my favorite Netflix show! 💁♀️
