Arby's Curly Fries Secret Menu Loaded Hack

Name: Secret Menu Loaded Curly Fries with Bacon and Ranch
Prep time: 2 min
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 large order curly fries; 1 cup cheese sauce; 1 container peppercorn ranch; 2 strips bacon, crumbled; 1 Jamocha Shake

This Arby's secret menu hack transforms a large order of curly fries into an indulgent loaded appetizer by topping with warm cheese sauce, peppercorn ranch, and crumbled bacon. It's a quick, shareable recreation of the chain's underground menu item.

🌍American 🏷️Loaded fries 🏷️Curly fries 🏷️Cheese fries 🏷️Bacon cheese fries Fast food

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Total

2 min

Servings

1

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$13–$21

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

1 large order curly fries
1 cup cheese sauce
1 container peppercorn ranch
2 strips bacon, crumbled
1 Jamocha Shakeoptional

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Instructions

1
Order curly fries, a cheese cup, peppercorn ranch, and a side of bacon from Arby's.
2
Pour the curly fries into a bag or container for easy mixing.
3
Drizzle the cheese sauce over the fries.
4
Drizzle the peppercorn ranch over the fries.
5
Top with crumbled bacon.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Fry or bake the curly fries until golden and crispy, then immediately top with warm (not piping-hot) cheese sauce to prevent sogginess.
Crumble bacon into small pieces and add as a final topping so it doesn't absorb moisture from the sauce.
Use a squeeze bottle or drizzle for the ranch dressing to control the amount and avoid over-saturating the fries.
Serve immediately after assembling—loaded fries lose their texture quickly as toppings cool and soak into the potatoes.

Substitutions

Peppercorn ranch → garlic ranch or sriracha ranch (changes flavor profile but maintains creaminess)
Bacon strips → crispy fried onions or seasoned croutons (for vegetarian alternative with textural contrast)
Cheese sauce → melted cheddar slices or queso dip (adjusts thickness and flavor)
Curly fries → waffle fries or regular steak fries (changes texture but works structurally)

Storage & make-ahead

Eat immediately for best texture. Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 1 day and reheated in a 350°F oven for 5–7 minutes, though crispness will diminish.

Common Questions

Is this actually on Arby's secret menu?

This is an unofficial hack inspired by Arby's menu items—curly fries, cheese sauce, and ranch are all available à la carte, but stacking them together is a customer hack, not an official menu item.

Can I make the cheese sauce from scratch?

Yes. Use a basic cheese sauce (butter, flour, milk, and cheddar) or melted American cheese with a splash of milk. The recipe uses store-bought for convenience.