I love this recipe because it tastes super indulgent and my french-fry fanatic friends (try saying that 10 times fast!) gave it a two thumbs up. 

I chose carrots as the base because they’re rich in nutrients like fiber, potassium, and beta-carotene, and they crisp up nicely when you bake and broil them. 

If you’re feeling less adventurous and craving tried-and-true spuds, swap in my oven-roasted Sweet Potato Fries.

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Bacon-Cheese Carrot Fries

I chose carrots as the base because they’re rich in nutrients like fiber, potassium, and beta-carotene, and they crisp up nicely when you bake and broil them.
Servings: 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • 2 pound bag of carrots, about 12, peeled and sliced into sticks
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ½ cup shredded 2% reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
  • 3 strips turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons chopped scallions
  • optional dash of hot sauce

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425˚F. Lay the carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet. Liberally coat with oil spray and sprinkle on salt. Roast for about 25 minutes, or until some of the edges start to burn.
  • Finish under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes to make carrots crispy, watching closely to ensure they don’t become overly burnt.
  • Remove fries from oven and evenly top with cheddar cheese, bacon, and scallions. Place back in oven on 425˚F for 1-2 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
  • Top with optional dash of hot sauce and serve.
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Nutrition Information per serving

Calories: 160Carbohydrates: 24gProtein: 8gTotal Fat: 4.5g— Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g— Saturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 700mgFiber: 7gTotal Sugar: 12g— Natural Sugar: 12g— Added Sugar: 0g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.
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