Name: Copycat Applebee's Brew Pub Loaded Waffle Fries (Standard)
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 27 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 24 oz Frozen Waffle Fries; 1 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast-cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 tbsp Paprika; 1 tsp Garlic Powder; 1 tsp Onion Powder; 1/2 tsp Black Pepper; 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper; 1/4 cup Butter; 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour; 2 cups Milk; 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese; 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder; 6 slices Bacon-cooked and crumbled; 2 Green Onions-sliced

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A classic Applebee's favorite made at home! Crispy waffle fries loaded with seasoned chicken, cheddar cheese sauce, bacon, and green onions.

Total 45 min

Serves 4

Steps 6

Ingredients 14

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Fries
24 oz 680 g Frozen Waffle Fries
Chicken
1 lb 454 g Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast-cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tbsp 15 mL Paprika
1 tsp 5 mL Garlic Powder
1 tsp 5 mL Onion Powder
tsp 2.5 mL Black Pepper
tsp 1.25 mL Cayenne Pepper
Cheese Sauce
cup 60 mL Butter
cup 30 g All-Purpose Flour
2 cups 480 mL Milk
2 cups 227 g Shredded Cheddar Cheese
tsp 1.25 mL Garlic Powder
Toppings
6 slices 85 g Bacon-cooked and crumbled
2 2 Green Onions-sliced

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Instructions

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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Prepare the Chicken: In a bowl, combine Chicken with Paprika, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Black Pepper, and Cayenne Pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
Bake the Chicken: Spread chicken in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
Cook the Fries: Bake the Frozen Waffle Fries according to package directions.
Make the Cheese Sauce: In a saucepan, melt Butter over medium heat. Whisk in Flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in Milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low and stir in Cheddar Cheese and Garlic Powder until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
Assemble: Place cooked Fries on a platter. Top with cooked Chicken, pour Cheese Sauce over the top, sprinkle with crumbled Bacon and Green Onions. Serve immediately.