Loaded Potatoes with Chipotle Ranch Drizzle
Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the Chipotle Ranch Drizzle:
- ¼ cup homemade mayo
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley or ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon freshly chopped dill or ½ teaspoon dried dill
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- A pinch of kosher salt
- A pinch of black pepper
For the Loaded Potatoes:
- 1 ½ pounds russet potatoes or 2 large potatoes
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 strips bacon, fried until crisp and chopped into small bits
- 1 ½ cups freshly shredded medium sharp tillamook cheese
- ½ jalapeno very thinly sliced (optional)
- 1 tablespoon freshly chopped dill for serving
- 1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley for serving
- ½ roma tomato seeds removed and diced small, for serving
Instructions
For the Chipotle Ranch Drizzle:
- In a small bowl, combine all the Chipotle Drizzle ingredients and stir until well combined. Set aside while you prepare the potatoes.
For the Loaded Potatoes:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scrub potatoes well, then cut lengthwise into [1/2] inch wide fries.
- *If you have time, place the potatoes in a large bowl and fill with hot tap water until the potatoes just covered. Let soak for 15 -30 minutes. (This step is not essential but does lend to much crispier french fries.) Drain the potatoes and place them on a kitchen towel. Spread the potatoes onto the large kitchen towel and using another kitchen towel, pat them until they are very dry.
- Place the fries on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle the fries with avocado oil and season with salt and pepper. Using your hands, toss until very well and evenly coated. Spread the fries into a single layer.
- Bake in the oven until potatoes are golden brown all over and crisp, about 30 minutes, undisturbed. After 30 minutes, toss the potatoes and then return to the oven for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, until very crisp.
- Remove the fries from the oven and sprinkle with the cheese. Top with jalapeno slices and bacon. Return the fries to the oven and cook until the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
- Top with fresh dill, parsley and roma tomaotes. Drizzle with Chipotle Ranch Drizzle. Serve and enjoy!