Cheddars Homemade Queso & Bacon French Fries: Price, Calories & Nutrition Guide
The Cheddars Homemade Queso & Bacon French Fries are the fries with everything: a full side of fries covered with Cheddar’s homemade queso and bacon. At $4.48 on their own — or a +$1.49 swap as an entrée side — they are built to be shared at the start of the meal as much as eaten beside it.
The numbers say “main event”: 650 calories, the highest calorie count of any side on the menu, plus 19 grams of protein, also a sides-list high. This guide covers the Queso & Bacon French Fries price, the calories and full nutrition, the plates they upgrade, and how to order them online.
Price: $4.48
Calories: 650
Category: Homestyle Sides
What Comes With the Homemade Queso & Bacon French Fries?
Order them and you get a serving of French fries covered in homemade queso with bacon — the same queso that anchors the Chips & Homemade Queso appetizer. Standalone they are $4.48; as an entrée side on the sandwiches menu they swap in at +$1.49.
How Much Do the Homemade Queso & Bacon French Fries Cost?
The Homemade Queso & Bacon French Fries price is $4.48 at the Arlington, Texas, Cheddar’s as a standalone side — $1.49 more than plain French Fries, which is precisely the queso-and-bacon step. As an entrée side swap, the same +$1.49 applies.
Homemade Queso & Bacon French Fries
French fries covered with Cheddar’s homemade queso and bacon — the side that eats like an appetizer.
Queso-Covered Fries · Bacon · Standalone or Entrée Side
$4.48
Prices can differ between restaurants, and the final total may change if you add extra items to your order. Check the price shown by your local Cheddar’s before checkout, because prices and availability are set by each location.
Homemade Queso & Bacon French Fries Nutrition and Calories
At 650 calories these are the heaviest side Cheddar’s sells: 36 grams of fat, 62 grams of carbs and the sides list’s highest sodium at 1,760 mg. They also carry its highest protein (19 g) and joint-highest fiber (8 g) — this is a shareable plate, not a light accompaniment. The table below is the official guide panel.
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 650 cals |
| Calories from Fat | 320 cals |
| Total Fat | 36 g |
| Saturated Fat | 10 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 30 mg |
| Sodium | 1,760 mg |
| Total Carbs | 62 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 8 g |
| Sugars | less than 1 g |
| Protein | 19 g |
What to Pair With the Homemade Queso & Bacon French Fries
Bacon Cheeseburger: The Bacon Cheeseburger with queso fries swapped in is the full diner build. The sandwiches menu prices the swap at +$1.49, and a bacon cheeseburger next to queso-and-bacon fries needs nothing else on the table.
Classic Cheeseburger: The Classic Cheeseburger keeps the entrée simple so the fries can be the loud part. It is also the budget way to do it: the burger starts at $10.49 and the loaded fries carry the indulgence.
As a Starter for the Table: Honestly, their best pairing is no entrée at all — ordered for the middle of the table while everyone decides. At 650 calories and 19 grams of protein, a shared basket is an appetizer in side’s clothing.
Fries as the Main Event
Plain fries are a supporting act: 460 calories and counted beside almost everything. The queso-and-bacon version changes roles. At 650 calories it outweighs several entrées’ lighter plates, its sodium (1,760 mg) is the highest of any side, and its 19 grams of protein leads the sides list. Order them when the fries ARE the point — as a shared starter or the indulgent swap — and let the entrée be the simpler half of the meal.
Nutrition and Allergen Considerations
At 650 calories with 1,760 mg of sodium, this is a share-or-splurge side; next to a big entrée the totals climb fast. On allergens, the official allergen guide lists this item under its other name, “Cheese & Bacon Fries”, marked as fried in soybean oil with the guide’s Grilled cooking marker, and flagging soy and dairy (milk). Cheddar’s warns that its kitchens use shared cooking and preparation areas and that fryer items carry a cross-contact risk. It cannot guarantee that any menu item is completely free of allergens.
How to Order the Homemade Queso & Bacon French Fries Online
To check availability and place a takeout order:
- Visit the Cheddar’s online menu.
- Select your restaurant.
- Open Homestyle Sides.
- Choose Homemade Queso & Bacon French Fries and add them to your order — or swap them in as a side on your sandwich or entrée.
- Confirm the current price and complete checkout.
Availability and pricing can vary by location. If you need to change or cancel a To Go order after placing it, Cheddar’s advises contacting the restaurant directly.
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The Cheddars Homemade Queso & Bacon French Fries are the side that steals the meal: $4.48, 650 calories, the menu-side highs for both calories and protein. Share them, swap them in with a simple burger, and enjoy. Confirm the current price and nutrition information with your selected restaurant before ordering.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: How much do the Cheddars Homemade Queso & Bacon French Fries cost?
They cost $4.48 at the Arlington, Texas, Cheddar’s as a standalone side, or +$1.49 when swapped in as an entrée side. Prices can vary by location.
Q2: How many calories are in the Queso & Bacon French Fries?
Cheddar’s official nutrition guide lists them at 650 calories — the most of any side — with 36 grams of fat and 19 grams of protein.
Q3: What allergens do the Queso & Bacon French Fries contain?
Cheddar’s official allergen guide lists them as “Cheese & Bacon Fries”: fried in soybean oil and flagged for soy and dairy (milk). Cheddar’s cannot guarantee any item is completely free of allergens because its kitchens are shared.
Q4: Can I swap them in as an entrée side?
Yes — on the sandwiches menu they swap in for the standard fries at +$1.49, and they are also sold on their own for $4.48.
Q5: How do I order the Homemade Queso & Bacon French Fries?
Order them online for takeout or in the restaurant: open the Homestyle Sides section of the Cheddar’s menu, choose Homemade Queso & Bacon French Fries, and complete checkout.
