Dairy-Free Bacon Cheese Fries

Dive into a plate of savory, indulgent comfort food with these Dairy-Free Bacon Cheese Fries, a plant-based twist on a classic favorite! Crispy oven-baked russet potatoes are perfectly seasoned with a smoky blend of paprika, garlic, and pepper, then crowned with a rich, velvety cheese sauce made from almond milk and nutritional yeast—completely dairy-free and deliciously creamy. Topped with crispy vegan bacon crumbles and a sprinkle of fresh chives, this crowd-pleasing dish is full of bold flavor while catering to dairy-free and vegan diets. Perfect as a sharable appetizer or a satisfying snack, these loaded fries are sure to impress at game days, parties, or whenever a craving strikes. Don't miss out on this easy-to-make, allergy-friendly recipe that delivers all the indulgence without the dairy!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 large Russet potatoes
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Sea salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1.5 cups Plain unsweetened almond milk
• 0.5 cup Nutritional yeast
• 2 tablespoons Tapioca starch
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 6 slices Vegan bacon strips
• 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh chives

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Wash and cut the russet potatoes into thin fries, leaving the skin on for extra crispiness.

Step 3

In a large bowl, toss the potato fries with olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder until evenly coated.

Step 4

Spread the fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.

Step 5

While the fries are baking, prepare the dairy-free cheese sauce. In a small saucepan, combine almond milk, nutritional yeast, tapioca starch, and Dijon mustard.

Step 6

Whisk constantly over medium heat until the mixture thickens to a creamy cheese sauce consistency, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 7

In a skillet over medium heat, cook the vegan bacon strips until crispy, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Once cool, crumble the bacon into small pieces.

Step 8

When the fries are done baking, remove them from the oven and transfer to a serving platter.

Step 9

Drizzle the dairy-free cheese sauce generously over the fries, then sprinkle with the crumbled vegan bacon and chopped fresh chives.

Step 10

Serve immediately while hot, and enjoy your delicious Dairy-Free Bacon Cheese Fries!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1720.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1937.1

Total Fat 57.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4373.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 297.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.4g	0%
Total Sugars 14.7g
Protein 53.8g	0%

Vitamin D 150.0IU	0%
Calcium 934.7mg	0%
Iron 20.0mg	0%
Potassium 7323.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 26.8%

Protein: 11.2%

Carbs: 62.0%