By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 4, 2026
Serves 4
566 cal · 35 min
Copycat Granite City Idaho Nachos
Recipe GLPR18c74bb9dbfec9
Crispy waffle fries layered with melted cheese, crispy bacon, and topped with cool sour cream and fresh green onions. This loaded appetizer combines the satisfying crunch of waffle fries with gooey cheese and savory bacon for a delicious crowd-pleaser.
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Ingredients
1 bag frozen waffle fries
4 strips bacon, cooked until crisp
2 cups shredded Colby & Monterey Jack cheese
¼ cup sour cream
¼ cup sliced green onions
Directions
Cook the waffle fries according to package directions until they are golden and crispy. While the fries cook, cook the bacon strips in a skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, about 8–10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel to cool, then crumble into bite-sized pieces.
Arrange half of the cooked waffle fries on a microwave-safe plate or baking sheet. Sprinkle half of the crumbled bacon pieces over the fries, then top with 1 cup of the shredded cheese.
Layer the remaining waffle fries on top, followed by the remaining bacon pieces and the remaining 1 cup of cheese.
Microwave on high for 2–3 minutes, or return to a 350°F oven for 5–7 minutes, until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly.
Remove from heat and let cool for 1 minute. Top with sour cream and sliced green onions. Serve immediately while warm.
Comments
Every ingredient is a standard stock item at any Charlotte grocer—waffle fries and bacon at Walmart or ALDI, shredded cheese at Harris Teeter or Food Lion, sour cream and green onions everywhere. The 35-minute window is honest: fries take 20–25 minutes in the oven, bacon another 10–15, leaving 5 minutes to shred cheese and slice onions. Cost per serving lands around $2.50–$3.00, driven mainly by bacon and cheese, which is reasonable for a loaded appetizer or casual dinner. This is not fussy, reheats decently in a warm oven, and feeds four as a side or light supper without complaint—exactly the kind of reliable crowd-pleaser that works any weeknight.
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