Sliders and Loaded Fries

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Ingredients

• 2 pounds crinkle-cut frozen fries

• 1 ½ cups cheese sauce (homemade or store-bought)

• 8 strips bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled

• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

• Vegetable oil for deep frying

• 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend)

• 8 slider buns

• 4 large eggs, fried

• 1 large onion, sliced and grilled

• 1 cup shredded lettuce

• 4 tablespoons yellow mustard

• Salt and black pepper to taste

• Optional: pickles, tomato slices, or extra cheese

Instructions

1. Step 1: Prepare the Bacon and Set Up Start by cooking your bacon in a skillet over medium heat until it reaches that perfect crispy texture, about 6 to 8 minutes. The bacon should be golden brown and snap when you break it. Remove it to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside. This gives the bacon time to cool so you can crumble it later without burning your fingers.
2. Step 2: Heat Oil for Frying Fill a deep pot or your deep fryer with vegetable oil to about 3 inches deep. Heat the oil to 350°F. Use a thermometer to check the temperature because too hot and your fries will burn outside while staying raw inside, too cool and they'll absorb too much oil and become greasy.
3. Step 3: Fry the Crinkle-Cut Fries Working in batches to avoid overcrowding, carefully add the frozen crinkle-cut fries to the hot oil. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Listen for that satisfying sizzle, it tells you the moisture is leaving and crispiness is forming. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Season immediately with salt while they're hot.
4. Step 4: Grill the Onions While the fries are frying, heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onions with a small drizzle of oil. Cook for about 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they soften and develop nice caramelized edges. The smell will be incredible, sweet and savory at the same time.
5. Step 5: Form and Cook the Beef Patties Divide the ground beef into 8 equal portions, about 2 ounces each. Form them into patties slightly larger than your buns since they'll shrink during cooking. Make a small indent in the center of each patty with your thumb to prevent them from puffing up. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Cook in a hot skillet or on a griddle for about 3 minutes per side for medium doneness. Don't press down on the patties, you'll squeeze out all those delicious juices.
6. Step 6: Fry the Eggs In a clean skillet with a bit of oil or butter, fry the eggs to your preference. I like mine over-easy so the yolk runs over everything when you bite into it, but cook them how you like them best. This should take about 3 to 4 minutes.
7. Step 7: Assemble the Loaded Fries Pile the hot fries onto a large serving platter. Drizzle the cheese sauce generously over the top, letting it seep into all the crevices. Sprinkle the crumbled bacon over everything and finish with fresh chopped parsley. The combination of textures here is what makes sliders and loaded fries so addictive.
8. Step 8: Build the Sliders Toast the slider buns lightly if you want extra texture. Spread mustard on the bottom bun, add a few pieces of lettuce, place the beef patty on top, then add grilled onions, a fried egg, and cap it with the top bun. Secure with a toothpick if needed.
9. Step 9: Serve Arrange the sliders on or next to the loaded fries and serve immediately while everything is hot. The contrast between the creamy cheese sauce, crispy fries, juicy burgers, and runny egg yolks creates a symphony of flavors and textures.

Nutrition

Calories: ' + d.