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.
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.
Nutrition Information per serving
Calories: 160Carbohydrates: 24gProtein: 8gTotal Fat: 4.5g— Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g— Saturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 768mgFiber: 7gTotal Sugar: 12g— Natural Sugar: 12g— Added Sugar: 0gVitamin A: 40793IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 208mg
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.