Ingredients

3largebaking potatoes

vegetable oil,for frying

½tspkosher salt

¼tspcoarse ground black pepper

1½cupscheddar cheese,shredded

8slicesbacon,cooked and crumbled

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Cut the potatoes in half, then into ⅓ to have a total of 18 pieces. Slice the top half of the triangle of the wedge off, leaving a flat top wedge.

Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large pot to 350 degrees F and add the potatoes to the heated oil, cooking until the potatoes are browned.

Put the fried potato wedges on a baking sheet, then season with salt and pepper.

Top the potatoes with shredded cheddar cheese and top with bacon crumbles.

Bake for 15 minutes until cheese is melted, then top with bacon crumbles. Bake for an additional 5 minutes.