Loaded Thanksgiving Herb Fries with Cranberry Ketchup and Gravy Mayo

We’re happy to add Dan Pelosi to our Friesgiving family table with his Thanksgiving recipe using McCain Quick Cook fries. Dan is the Italian-American meatball-making-meatballs behind GrossyPelosi, the popular Instagram favorite for all things food, comfort, and lifestyle. Approachable and tasty, Dan’s dishes are meant to be shared with the ones you love. Dan is the author of the New York Times bestselling cookbook Let’s Eat (2023) and Let's Party (2025), and regularly contributes recipes to New York Times Cooking.

Dan is sharing his show-stopping loaded fries appetizer. Crisp McCain Quick Cook Waffle Fries are tossed in a fragrant blend of sage, rosemary, and thyme, then layered with creamy brie cheese and baked until irresistibly melty. The finishing touch? Two festive dipping sauces—one blending sweet-tart cranberry sauce with ketchup, and another combining silky turkey gravy and rich mayonnaise. Each bite captures the essence of Thanksgiving, elevated by bold herbs and decadent cheese. Perfect for sharing, this recipe transforms extra ingredients into a warm, inviting dish that brings everyone back together for another taste of the holiday. Serve as a creative starter, indulgent snack, or the centerpiece of your next seasonal gathering.

“Friesgiving is my favorite way to bring everyone together without all the stress. Nothing beats a big platter of loaded fries and a table full of friends.”