Loaded Jicama Fries
Loaded Jicama Fries bring a satisfying bite with tender centers and a crisp, golden exterior, finished under the broiler so Cheddar melts into every crevice. Smoky bacon adds salty crunch while the jicama keeps things lighter than classic fries. Serve hot as a game-day snack or a hearty side when you’re craving something bold and cheesy.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook55 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Loaded Jicama Fries, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 65 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 26
- Heart Health
- 91
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- 2
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cut the jicama sticks into quarters and add them to the boiling water. Boil for 10 minutes.
- 3
Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels and crumble when cool enough to handle. Reserve the bacon grease. Remove the jicama from the water and pat dry.
- 4
Toss the jicama in a bowl with the bacon grease and 1 tablespoon avocado oil to coat. Spread in a single layer on the prepared pan.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and turn on the broiler.
- 6
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon avocado oil in a skillet. Add the jicama and fry until your preferred crispness, about 5 minutes.
- 7
Spread the jicama back onto the baking pan. Season with salt, then top with Cheddar cheese and the crumbled bacon. Broil until the cheese is melted, about 3 minutes.
- Calories 589.1 kcal High 29%
- Protein 25.72 g Good Source 51%
- Carbohydrate 26.83 g 10%
- Total Fat 43.45 g High 56%
- Saturated Fat 16.02 g High 80%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 87.18 mg High 29%
- Sodium 876.06 mg High 38%
- Dietary Fiber 12.38 g Good Source 44%
- Total Sugars 6.06 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 478.41 mg Good Source 37%
- Iron 2.07 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 424.51 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 2.6 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 50.58 mg Good Source 56%
- Vitamin D 0.39 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Loaded Jicama Fries is made with 5 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Avocado Oil, Center Cut Bacon, Jicama, and Salt. Each serving provides about 589.1 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Loaded Jicama Fries made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado Oil, Center-Cut Bacon, Jicama, Salt, Shredded Cheddar Cheese. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Loaded Jicama Fries?
- About 1 hr in total: 5 mins to prepare and 55 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 589.1 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Loaded Jicama Fries easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 5 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Loaded Jicama Fries healthy?
- Loaded Jicama Fries has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 589.1 calories and 25.72 g of protein, or 51% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 876.06 mg (38% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 16.02 g (80% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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