In the culinary realm of comfort food, few dishes strike a chord as satisfying as cheese fries, their crispy potato foundations smothered in a blanket of melted cheese. While this classic indulgence may often be associated with guilt-inducing calories, the "skinny" version of Texas cheese fries emerges as a beacon of hope, offering a delectable balance of flavor and mindful eating. This revised recipe refrains from compromising on taste, allowing you to relish the cheesy goodness without sacrificing your health goals. Let's embark on a culinary adventure as we explore the secrets behind creating the ultimate skinny Texas cheese fries, a dish that promises both culinary delight and a guilt-free indulgence.
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SKINNY TEXAS CHEESE FRIES
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
- 2. Grab 4-5 medium-sized Yukon gold, or russet potatoes. I used Yukon gold, so I left the skins on. Wash the potatoes thoroughly.
- 3. Slice each potato into 1/2 inch strips. Lay the potato strips face down, in two piles.
- Slice each pile of potatoes into 1/2 inch strips.
- 4. Toss them into a bowl and drizzle 2 Tb olive oil over the top.
- 5. In a small bowl combine 1/2 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp seasoned salt, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika and 1 tsp garlic salt.
- Sprinkle the seasoning over the top of the potatoes and toss them with some tongs, making sure all of the potato slices get covered with seasoning.
- 6. Generously spray two large cookie sheets with cooking spray and lay the potatoes out evenly. You want to be sure that none of them over lap. This will ensure they each get nice and crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
- 7. Toss them into the oven for 25 minutes.
- Test them with a fork to be sure they are soft in the center. Remove the from the oven and sprinkle salt over the tops.
- 8. Using a spatula, scoop all of the fries into a deep 9x9 casserole dish, or deep dish pie plate. Sprinkle with 1/2 C cheddar cheese and 1 Tb cooked bacon. Pop the pan into the oven and allow the cheese to melt. Should only take 2-3 minutes.
- 9. Sprinkle 1 Tb chopped cilantro and 1 Tb chopped green onions on top.
SKINNY TEXAS CHEESE FRIES
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450°. Line baking sheet with foil for easy clean-up if desired. Lightly coat with cooking spray.
- Cut each potato lengthwise into 1/4 inch thin slices; then cut each slice into 1/4 inch fries.
- In a large bowl, combine cut potatoes and oil; toss well. Add seasoning (paprika to salt and pepper). Toss to coat.
- Place potatoes in a single layer, bake in the bottom third of the oven 10 minutes, turn and bake an additional 8 to 10 minutes, or until crisp and browned.
- Remove from oven, top with cheddar cheese, sliced jalapenos, scallions and bacon bits and return to oven for about 1 to 2 minutes, or until the cheese melts.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /2, Calories 265 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 10.5 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Cholesterol 19.5 mg, Sodium 305.5 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 1.5 g
SKINNY TEXAS CHEESE FRIES
Guiltless cheesy seasoned fries topped with veggie bacon, jalapenos and scallions served with a cool low-fat buttermilk ranch on the side. So when it's cheese fries you are craving, make them yourself and you'll save hundreds of calories and have better portion control preparing it yourself. A half order at Chili's is a whopping 1260 calories and 89 grams of fat, yikes!! This recipe is a serving for two, if you want to make this into a meal, why not serve a large fresh garden salad on the side, with more ranch dressing! You'll have those carbs you crave and feel completely satisfied. Leave the skin on for added fiber, and this recipe uses a full fat cheddar so that the cheese melts beautifully, Just use less of it and it will be great. if you prefer using reduced fat cheese, Cabot and Sargento are two brands that are good to use. I have tweaked the recipe, using veggie bacon. From skinny taste.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Potato
Time 50m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400°. Line baking sheet with foil for easy clean-up. Lightly coat with cooking spray.
- Cut each potato lengthwise into 1/4 inch thin slices; then cut each slice into 1/4 inch fries.
- In a large bowl, combine cut potatoes and oil; toss well. Add seasoning (paprika to salt and pepper). Toss to coat.
- Place potatoes in a single layer on a lightly greased large baking sheet. Bake uncovered for about 25 minutes or until tender crisp, turning once half way through (depending on thickness this may require more or less time).
- Remove from oven, place fries into two small oven safe dishes (or one large dish for sharing), top with cheddar cheese, sliced jalapenos, scallions and bacon bits and return to oven for about 2 minutes, or until the cheese melts.
- Serve with low fat buttermilk ranch dressing.
TEXAS CHEESE FRIES
Make and share this Texas Cheese Fries recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Printessa
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 45m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place french fries into oven and prepare according to directions.
- Combine ranch dressing and half of the taco seasoning; set aside.
- in a small sprinkle container, such as an old emptly seasoning container, place remaining taco seasoning, black pepper, garlic salt, and season salt.
- Place hot french fries into paper bag and sprinkle remaining taco seasoning mixture onto fries.
- Place fries onto a serving dish that you can place into the oven.
- Sprinkle cheese and bacon evenly over fries on the baking sheet.
- Return fries to hot oven until cheese has melted.
- Sprinkle with green onions.
- Serve fries with prepared sauce for dipping.
Tips:
- For crispy fries, use baking powder in the mixture. This will help them stay crisp in the oven.
- Use a light coating of cooking spray on the fries before baking. This will help them brown and crisp up.
- Don't overcrowd the baking sheet. If you do, the fries will not cook evenly.
- Bake the fries until they are golden brown and crispy. This will take about 20-25 minutes.
- Serve the fries immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Skinny Texas Cheese Fries are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties, game days, or a casual night in. The fries are crispy and flavorful, and the cheese sauce is creamy and cheesy. You can easily customize the recipe to your liking by adding different toppings or seasonings. So next time you are looking for a fun and tasty snack, give Skinny Texas Cheese Fries a try!
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