Pizza-Topped Loaded French Fries (Printer-Friendly Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Fries
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1 pound frozen French fries or homemade fries
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1 tablespoon olive oil (for homemade fries)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
→ For the Pizza Toppings
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1 cup marinara sauce or pizza sauce
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1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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½ cup halal pepperoni or turkey sausage, thinly sliced
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½ cup black olives, sliced
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½ cup bell peppers, diced (any color)
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¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
→ For Garnish
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2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, torn
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1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
# Let's Cook!:
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Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Spread frozen fries on a baking sheet in a single layer or toss homemade potato strips with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and crispy, flipping halfway
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While fries bake, prepare toppings: thinly slice pepperoni or sausage, chop bell peppers, slice olives, and thinly slice red onion
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Once fries are crispy, transfer them to an oven-safe serving dish or skillet. Spread marinara sauce over the fries, then sprinkle with mozzarella cheese
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Distribute prepared toppings evenly over the cheese. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and optional red pepper flakes
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Return to the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes at 425°F, until cheese is fully melted and bubbling
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Let cool for 2-3 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil and parsley before serving warm
# Cook's Notes:
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Use any of your favorite pizza toppings for variation
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Can be made with sweet potato fries for a different flavor
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Serve immediately while cheese is still melty