Indulge in a culinary delight with our curated guide to creating the perfect seasoned fries with a rich and velvety cheese sauce. From selecting the ideal potato variety to discovering the secrets of perfectly crisp fries, we unveil the nuances of this classic dish. Explore a range of tantalizing seasonings that elevate the fries to a symphony of flavors, leaving your taste buds dancing with delight. Learn the art of preparing a creamy and indulgent cheese sauce that complements the fries harmoniously, creating a harmonious balance of flavors and textures. Whether you prefer classic cheddar or adventurous blends, our carefully curated selection of recipes ensures an unforgettable culinary experience.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
YUMMY CHEESE FRIES
Easy and fast, these Cheddar cheese fries are served with bacon and dipped in ranch dressing.
Provided by Quincie Ingram
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels; crumble.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Place a piece of aluminum foil over a baking sheet; spread fries in a single layer on baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven until golden brown and crisp, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Preheat broiler.
- Sprinkle fries with cheese and crumbled bacon.
- Broil until cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve with Ranch dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 536.3 calories, Carbohydrate 56.8 g, Cholesterol 50.8 mg, Fat 28.2 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 1360.9 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
SEASONED FRIES WITH CHEESE SAUCE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Toss half a 28-ounce bag frozen crinkle-cut fries with 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon each kosher salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and paprika. Spread on a baking sheet and bake at 425˚ until crisp, about 30 minutes. Heat 1/2 cup half-and-half in a saucepan over medium heat until steaming; add 4 ounces diced sharp cheddar cheese and 2 diced slices American cheese. Cook, whisking, until smooth. Whisk in 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with the fries.
HOMEMADE CRISPY SEASONED FRENCH FRIES
My family loves French fries and with 4 children the bag fries from the store just weren't enough and became too expensive. So I tried batter - after all it makes chicken, shrimp, and onion rings crispy so why not potatoes. Now even my husband can't get enough of these French fries. They even stay crispy when you reheat in the microwave.
Provided by Cassie
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Slice potatoes into French fries, and place into cold water so they won't turn brown while you prepare the oil.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. While the oil is heating, sift the flour, garlic salt, onion salt, (regular) salt, and paprika into a large bowl. Gradually stir in enough water so that the mixture can be drizzled from a spoon.
- Dip potato slices into the batter one at a time, and place in the hot oil so they are not touching at first. The fries must be placed into the skillet one at a time, or they will clump together. Fry until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.5 calories, Carbohydrate 37.8 g, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 751 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
SEASONED FRENCH FRIES
These simple spuds come together easily with frozen crinkle-cut fries and just a few other ingredients. They're perfect with a sandwich, hamburger or hot dog.-Sharon Crider, Junction City, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Arrange french fries in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with onion salt and paprika; toss to coat. Bake at 450° for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts :
CARNE ASADA CHEESE FRIES
Meet the love child of cheese fries and nachos: crispy, seasoned fries loaded with skirt steak and silky cheese sauce. One taste and you'll understand why San Diego is so wild about them.
Provided by Rhoda Boone
Categories snack Potato Steak Cheese Cheddar Avocado Sour Cream Cilantro Salsa
Yield 4-6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Make the seasoned salt:
- Whisk salt, paprika, garlic powder, pepper, oregano, and sugar in a small bowl.
- Cook the fries and steak:
- Spread fries on a rimmed baking sheet, toss with 1 1/2 tsp. seasoned salt, and bake according to package directions, tossing halfway through.
- Meanwhile, rub steak with remaining seasoned salt. Heat oil in a large (preferably cast iron) skillet over medium-high. Sear steak 2-3 minutes per side for medium rare. Let rest 10 minutes. Thinly slice against the grain, then cut strips into 1" pieces. Transfer fries to a large platter; top with steak.
- Make the cheese sauce:
- Toss cheese and cornstarch in a medium heatproof bowl. Pour evaporated milk over and cook in microwave on high 40 seconds. Whisk and continue to cook in 20-second increments, whisking in between, until melted and smooth (about 2 minutes total). Stir in hot sauce, if using.
- Spoon cheese sauce over steak. Top with avocado, sour cream, cilantro, salsa, and/or pico de gallo, if using.
CHEESY OVEN FRIED POTATOES
Cooking these potatoes at this temp gave them a slight crunch. The seasoning in the oil and the Parmesan sprinkled on top made for a really tasty potato. Adding the cheese sauce only made these fries better! This would make a great side with most any entree.
Provided by Rebecca Trent
Categories Cheese Appetizers
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Cut potatoes lengthwise into wedges. Place into 2 dishes 13x9".
- 2. Combine oil, salt, garlic, paprika, and pepper. Brush/apply oil mixture to potatoes stirring frequently to prevent settling. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- 3. Bake 30 minutes, then turn potatoes. Bake another 30 minutes.
- 4. Mix cheddar cheese sauce with 1/2 c milk. Stir well then heat for 1 minute in microwave. Pour over baked potatoes.
THE ULTIMATE CHEESE SAUCE FOR FRIES (WITH BUTTER?)
Cooper® Sharp cheese fries are a whole new ballgame. This quick and easy recipe is a must try to find two words better at making mouths water.
Yield 4-8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Prepare fries according to package directions.
- While fries are baking, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, add flour and stir for one minute to create a roux. Whisk in the milk and stir until thick. Add Cooper® Sharp cheese and stir with a wooden spoon until creamy. If desired, add more cheese until you reach your desired consistency.
- Transfer fries to a serving platter or individual dishes. Pour the cheese sauce over the french fries. Serve with an extra side of cheese for dunking. Because trust us, you're going to want more cheese on the side.
CHEESE FRIES WITH ULTIMATE DIPPING SAUCE
If you ever have the opportunity to eat at the Training Table in Salt Lake City, ordering their famous Cheese Fries with Ultimate Dipping Sauce is a must! There is nothing complicated about the recipe; all you need is piping hot french fries, shredded cheddar cheese, a really good hickory flavoured BBQ sauce and mayo.
Provided by Southern Polar Bear
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat approximately 3 or 4 inches of oil in a deep fat fryer to 370 degrees F.
- While the oil is heating, peel potatoes and cut into strips using a French fry cutter.
- Place potato strips in ice water to remove excess starch.
- Completely dry potato strips using paper towels.
- Divide potatoes into two batches.
- Fry each batch in hot oil until golden brown; approximately 5 to 6 minutes/batch.
- While the French fries are cooking, make the Ultimate Dipping Sauce by pouring the mayonnaise on one side of a small serving bowl and the BBQ sauce on the other side of the serving bowl. DO NOT mix the mayonnaise and the BBQ sauce; mixing it with the French fries is part of the experience.
- Remove cooked fries with a slotted spoon and place on paper towel to remove excess oil.
- Remove paper towel from plate.
- Sprinkle grated cheddar cheese on piping hot French fries.
- Serve immediately, but allow the cheese to melt before serving. You may want to place under the broiler for a minute - just until the cheese melts; DO NOT let the cheese bubble and crust over!
- Dip the cheese fries into the Ultimate Dipping Sauce making sure you get a little bit of mayonnaise and a little bit of the hickory flavoured BBQ sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.9, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 33.5, Sodium 293.5, Carbohydrate 43.5, Fiber 5, Sugar 2.9, Protein 11.8
SIDE ESSENTIALS: SEASONED CHEESY FRIES
This recipe is not so much about the fries, as it is the seasoning and the cheese sauce. This go great on a plateful of French fries, and are equally good on steamed veggies. Or as a seasoning for a nice juicy burger. We will be using them on fries; but, not just any old fries... But, more on that later. So, you ready... Let's...
Provided by Andy Anderson !
Categories Potatoes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- 1. PREP/PREPARE
- 2. I used to deep fry my French fries... until I became acquainted with Bonnie's oven-baked fries; now, it is my go-to method for making fries. You can use any fries that you desire. You can make your own recipe, buy a bag of frozen... Up to you. However, if you want really yummy, oven-baked fries, check out this recipe. I do not think that you will be disappointed: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/side/potatoes/best-oven-baked-fries-and-potato-wedges-2.html?r=4
- 3. The making of the sauce can be a bit tricky. If your burner is too high, or you let it cook too long it can get a grainy texture. I would have a bit of extra cheese, and evaporated milk on hand, just in case you need to do some adjusting. Finally, I like to check the seasoning as it cooks. And, depending on the type of cheeses being used, I find that it usually needs a bit of salt, to help bring out the flavors.
- 4. Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
- 5. THE SEASONING
- 6. Combine the ingredients for the seasoning in a small bowl, and reserve.
- 7. THE FRIES
- 8. If you are using Bonnie's recipe, then sprinkle on a good portion of the seasoning, just before you put them into the oven. If you are using frozen fries, then follow package directions for baking, and sprinkle on the seasoning just before you put them into the oven.
- 9. THE CHEESE SAUCE This is a fairly straightforward way to make a good cheese sauce. You can vary it using different cheeses, and spices.
- 10. Add the grated cheese, and toss with the arrowroot powder, and cumin, until thoroughly coated.
- 11. Pour in the evaporated milk, and set the temp to medium low.
- 12. Stir until the cheese has melted into the liquid.
- 13. When fully melted, set the burner to low, low (just enough to keep it warm), until needed.
- 14. Remove the fries from the oven.
- 15. PLATE/PRESENT
- 16. You can go about this in several ways: 1. On The Side: Place the fries on a plate, sprinkle on a bit more seasoning, and serve the cheese on the side. 2. Over The Top: Follow method 1; however, instead of having the cheese on the side, drizzle it on top. 3. Cheesy French Fry Bowl: My personal fav. Put the fries in an individual bowl, sprinkle on some seasoning, drizzle with cheese, give them a fork, and stand back. And a sprinkle of crispy bacon bits would be a brilliant addition. Enjoy.
- 17. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
SEASONED FRIES
These fries are always popular with my meat-and-potatoes bunch. The cheesy seasoning can easily double as a flavorful baked potato topper, too.-Maribeth Edwards, Follansbee, West Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place potatoes on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake at 450° for 8 minutes. Combine remaining ingredients; sprinkle over potatoes and mix gently. Bake until the potatoes are browned and crisp, 4-5 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 344mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
Tips:
- For perfectly crispy fries, use russet potatoes and cut them into even-sized strips. Soak the fries in cold water for 30 minutes before frying to remove excess starch, then pat them dry before cooking.
- Heat the oil to 350°F (175°C) before adding the fries. Avoid overcrowding the pan, or the fries will not cook evenly. Cook the fries in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes.
- To make the cheese sauce, use a good quality cheddar cheese. Shred the cheese yourself for the best results. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then whisk in the flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in the milk until the sauce is thick and creamy. Add the shredded cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- Serve the fries hot with the cheese sauce for dipping. You can also top the fries with additional shredded cheese, bacon, or chives.
Conclusion:
Seasoned fries with cheese sauce are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or side dish. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect fries and cheese sauce that will be enjoyed by everyone. So next time you're looking for a tasty treat, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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