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    Home » Quick & Easy Meals

    Leftover Fries? 10 Easy Recipes to Make Them Better Than Ever!

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on June 6, 2023, updated March 22, 2024 - Leave a Comment

    We've all been there - you order a large serving of french fries, only to find yourself with a pile of leftovers that you don't know what to do with. Instead of letting them go to waste, why not transform them into something delicious? In this article, we've gathered 10 creative and tasty recipes that will help you make the most of your leftover fries. These recipes are sure to satisfy your cravings and impress your taste buds!

    Leftover French Fries Casserole

    Leftover french fries casserole topped with sour cream.
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    Don't throw away those leftover french fries - make this leftover french fries casserole instead! Cheesy, spicy, and so delicious it's quick and easy to make, and a perfect side for chicken, beef, or another protein.

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    Cheesy Loaded Fries

    Loaded fries.
    Photo credit: Take Two Tapas.

    These Loaded Fries are made with crisp, golden baked fries, loaded with cheese, bacon, and pickled jalapeños. Topped with fresh green onions and drizzled with tangy sour cream, loaded french fries are great as an appetizer or side dish, but also make an easy, kid-friendly dinner.

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    Buffalo Fries

    Buffalo loaded fries.
    Photo credit: Take Two Tapas.

    ​All the delicious flavors of your favorite chicken wings are in these Buffalo Fries! Hot, crispy french fries, drizzled with tangy buffalo sauce, and topped with creamy ranch dressing and blue cheese crumbles. Perfect for game day!

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    Vegan Animal Style Fries

    Loaded fries.
    Photo credit: The Urben Life.

    Recreate the iconic In N Out Animal Style Fries at home! Enjoy French fries loaded with melted cheese, caramelized onions, and a zesty secret sauce.

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    Loaded Cheese Fries

    Cheesy loaded fries.
    Photo credit: Cook with Kushi.

    Loaded cheese fries or Loaded French fries are easy to make, finger-licking good, and a total crowd-pleaser appetizer or snack where crispy French fries are loaded or topped with honey-chili or honey-sriracha mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, olives, and creamy cheese sauce. The traditional recipe uses crispy bits of bacon or other meat trimmings. This recipe is vegetarian, where bacon is replaced by sauteed mushrooms in honey chili or honey sriracha sauce. Thus, this recipe is packed full of flavor.

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    California Burrito

    Burritos.
    Photo credit: Mama Maggie's Kitchen.

    California Burrito - Grilled carne asada with french fries and all the fixings wrapped inside. It's incredibly TASTY and absolutely DELICIOUS!

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    Vegetarian Poutine

    Poutine.
    Photo credit: Hey Nutrition Lady.

    Made with fries, homemade vegan gravy, and authentic cheese curds, this vegetarian poutine recipe is where it's at for healthy-ish veggie comfort food. Vegan and gluten-free options are in the post, too.

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    Shepherd's Pie Loaded French Fries

    Shepherd's pie fries.
    Photo credit: Cupcakes & Kale Chips.

    A classic comfort food dish is even more fun to eat when you flip that casserole upside-down and make Shepherd’s Pie Loaded Fries. One of the best recipes using frozen French fries and ground beef, this is an easy 30-minute meal that the family is sure to love!

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    Buffalo Chicken Fries

    Buffalo chicken loaded fries.
    Photo credit: Organically Addison.

    These buffalo chicken fries are loaded to perfection! This quick and easy game day appetizer has become a family favorite and takes less than 30 minutes. The fries are golden crispy, the chicken is hearty, and the buffalo sauce is spicy. These buffalo chicken cheese fries are not to be missed!

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has more than 20 years of experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN  and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, Daily Kos, The Grio, The Asian Parent, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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