Loaded Pepperoni and Sausage Garlic Butter Fries

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Crispy French fries tossed in garlic butter and topped with savory sausage and pepperoni for a decadent snack. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, turns Frozen French fries, Italian sausage, Pepperoni slices into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 American cuisine 400 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven according to frozen French fries package instructions and bake 16 oz fries until golden and crispy, about 20-25 minutes.
  2. Step 2: While fries bake, heat a skillet over medium heat and cook 6 oz crumbled Italian sausage for 5-6 minutes until browned, then add 1/2 cup chopped pepperoni and cook for 2 more minutes.
  3. Step 3: In a small saucepan, melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter over low heat, then add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Transfer baked fries to a large bowl, pour the garlic butter over, and toss gently to coat.
  5. Step 5: Spread fries on a baking sheet, evenly top with cooked sausage and pepperoni mixture, then sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese on top.
  6. Step 6: Return to oven and bake for 5 minutes until cheese melts.
  7. Step 7: Remove from oven, season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper, and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped green onions before serving.