When it comes to alternatives to regular ol’ fries, we know you have your options. Sure, you can keep things healthy by forgoing the fryer, but sometimes a little indulgence is in order. Whether you call them poutine or disco fries, one thing’s for sure: These 15 options are LOADED! Whip up a platter and gather up your friends and family, these fries were meant for sharing.
1. Loaded Greek Sweet Potato Fries: You might be surprised that these fries loaded up with spiced lamb meat, tzatziki sauce, fresh tomatoes, feta and pickled onions are actually healthy. The key is a base of nutrient-dense sweet potato sticks that are baked, not fried. (via Our Four Forks)
2. Classic Gravy Fries: These hand-cut fries loaded with beefy gravy and squeaky curds are one fine way to dish up a Canadian classic. (via Saveur)
3. Poutine With Stout Gravy and Scallions: A pour of stout adds a rich flavor to the gravy poured atop of these bad boys. (via A Better Happier Sebastian)
4. Kalbi Beef Poutine: The beef for this Korean-Canadian fusion simmers away until meltingly tender in your slow cooker, making these loaded fries practically hassle free. (via The Stay at Home Chef)
5. Indian-Style Poutine: You’ll need a well-stocked spice cabinet for this recipe, but trust that it’s worth it. Between the almost so-good-you-can-drink-it sauce, garam-masala-seasoned potatoes and cubes of paneer (or curds), these fries are truly an exceptional — and exceptionally unique — experience. (via My Second Breakfast)
6. Carne Asada Fries: Skip the trip to SoCal and make this classic dish at home. What’s not to love about fries covered in steak, guac and salsa? (via Damn Delicious)
7. Banh Mi Fries: What’s the ulitmate side for your banh mi? You guessed it, these fries. Too much of a good thing? We think not. (via I Am a Food Blog)
8. Kimchi Fries: A mix of sweet and Russet potatoes creates a colorful base for these bulgogi-beef and kimchi-topped fries. The finishing touches of Sriracha mayo, onion, sesame seeds and scallion kick things up a notch. (via Notions and Notations of a Novice Chef)
9. BBQ Pulled Pork Tailgate Fries: Whether you whip these babies up in the comfort of your own kitchen or pop them on the grill at your next tailgate, you cannot go wrong. (via Life’s Ambrosia)
10. French Dip Mac ‘n’ Cheese Smothered French Fries: Yes, you read that correctly. There is mac and cheeseon these fries, and we’re ready for it. (via Dixie Chik Cooks)
11. Loaded Bacon and Cheese Fries: There’s something impressive about a stack of fries piled high, but spreading them out allows you to absolutely smother each stick with flavor. And when we’re talking bacon and cheese, you know we want as much of those elements as possible in every bite. (via Love Bakes Good Cakes)
12. Crispy Buffalo Oven Fries: A terrific alternative to chicken wings, these oven-crisped potato wedges are absolutely loaded up with Buffalo sauce and cheese to create one irresistible appetizer. (via How Sweet Eats)
13. New York Strip Poutine With Gorgonzola Sauce: Now this is one indulgent, non-traditional way to enjoy your next steak. Anyone else’s mouth watering? (via The Foodie Couple)
14. Lord Stanley’s Vegan Poutine: It would be a shame to leave our vegan friends out of the loaded fry party, so this here recipe is for you. (via Fettle Vegan)
15. Mexican Sweet Potato Poutine: Crumbled chorizo is nearly camouflaged by the orange-hued potatoes, but just one bite will make its presence known. Paired with cooling avocado chunks and a cheddar mornay sauce (bechamel plus cheese!) drizzled over top, these loaded fries are almost too good to be true. (via She Knows)
Do you have a favorite way to load up your fries with toppings? Or do you prefer to keep things classic with hot-from-the-fryer potatoes and a dip in ketchup? Let’s load each other up with more good ideas below!
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Heather Sage
Heather Sage is a gluten-free recipe developer and freelance writer living in Orlando by way of the Silicon Valley. When she isn’t playing around with alternative flours in the kitchen, she can be found tackling DIY projects around the house or exploring her neighborhood. Check out her gluten-free recipe blog, A Sage Amalgam.
