Loaded Cheesy Bacon Fries

What is it?

Regular chips come covered in warm cheddar sauce and crumbled applewood smoked bacon in this loaded side from the Australian McDonald's menu. It sat in the loaded chips range alongside guacamole and Italian-style versions, but this one was the bacon-and-cheese take on the idea. Sauce clings to the chips instead of running off, so you get soft potato, creamy cheese, and little salty bits of bacon in each bite. Served hot as a side or something closer to a small snack, the cheese sauce adds a rich, salty layer that changes the texture from crisp to slightly soft where it pools. Bacon pieces are small but noticeable, and they add a smoky crunch against the softer coated chips underneath.