BBQ Brisket Loaded Cheese Fries
BBQ Brisket Loaded Cheese Fries
Course: Appetizers, SidesCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy6
servings20
minutes35
minutes55
minutesThese BBQ Brisket Loaded Cheese Fries are the ultimate comfort food for game days, backyard cookouts, or anytime you’re craving something indulgent. Crispy golden fries are layered with tender smoked brisket, rich homemade cheddar cheese sauce, melted cheese, crispy bacon, pickled jalapeños, and a drizzle of smoky BBQ sauce for the perfect balance of savory, smoky, creamy, and tangy flavors. Easy to make and impossible to resist, this crowd-pleasing recipe is guaranteed to be the first dish to disappear at any gathering.
Ingredients
- For the Fries
2 lbs frozen extra crispy steak fries or crinkle-cut fries
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp black pepper
- For the Brisket
1½ lbs smoked brisket, chopped or shredded
¾ cup BBQ sauce
2 tbsp beef broth
- For the Cheese Sauce
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
2 cups freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
- Toppings
1 cup shredded smoked cheddar cheese
½ cup Monterey Jack cheese
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
¼ cup pickled jalapeños
¼ cup sliced green onions
¼ cup crispy fried onions
BBQ sauce, for drizzling
Ranch dressing, for drizzling (optional)
Chopped fresh parsley
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Toss the frozen fries with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Bake according to the package directions until deeply golden and extra crispy.
- While the fries cook, combine the brisket, BBQ sauce, and beef broth in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook for 5–7 minutes until heated through.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the milk until smooth. Cook until slightly thickened, then stir in the cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until silky smooth.
- Transfer the hot fries to a large serving platter or sheet pan. Pour half of the cheese sauce over the fries. Top with the BBQ brisket, smoked cheddar, and Monterey Jack. Bake for 5 minutes, just until the cheese melts.
- Drizzle with additional cheese sauce, BBQ sauce, and ranch if desired. Top with bacon, pickled jalapeños, green onions, crispy fried onions, and parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For maximum crispiness, spread the fries in a single layer while baking. Finish off the cook by broiling for a few minutes.
