Easy Cheese Fries (With Homemade Fries)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
497 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
American
Easy Cheese Fries (With Homemade Fries)
Description
Easy Cheese Fries (With Homemade Fries) features potatoes peeled and cut into wedges, tossed with olive oil and seasoning, then oven-baked until fork-tender and crisp on the edges. The cheese sauce is made separately, beginning with a roux of melted butter and flour cooked briefly before slowly adding milk to thicken. Sharp cheddar cheese and a pinch of cayenne pepper are incorporated off the heat, creating a velvety sauce to drizzle over the fries. The balance of crispy baked potato and creamy cheese sauce delivers a comforting, casual dish.
The method involves baking the fries at a high temperature to achieve a crisp exterior while maintaining a soft interior. Flipping them halfway through ensures even cooking and browning. The cheese sauce complements the fries without overpowering, with the mild heat from cayenne adding a subtle depth. This recipe suits an afternoon snack, appetizer, or accompaniment to a relaxed meal.
Ingredients
Fries
- 2 russet potato peeled and cut into 8 wedges each, medium to large
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- seasoning salt or salt and pepper
Cheese Sauce
- 1 tablespoon salted butter 14g
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 8g
- ¾ cup milk any percentage
- ¾ cup cheddar cheese preferably sharp and freshly shredded, shredded, quantity 3 oz
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
Oven-baked Fries
- Preheat your oven to 475°F. Lightly grease a baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside.
- Toss potato wedges with oil and arrange wedges on the baking sheet in a single layer. Sprinkle with seasoning salt or salt and pepper.
- Bake for 15 minutes. Use a fork to flip the potatoes, sprinkle this side with seasoning salt/salt and pepper, and bake for an additional 10 to 20 minutes, until potatoes are fork-tender and reach your desired level of crispiness. Watch closely in the last few minutes of baking time, as the edges will go from browned to burned quite quickly.
- Remove from oven, and immediately start your cheese sauce.
Cheese Sauce
- In a small pot, over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook, whisking continuously, until flour is lightly golden, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Slowly pour in milk, whisking out any lumps as they form. Continue to whisk the mixture until it is thickened and bubbly, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Add cheese by the heaping handful and whisk until smooth after each. Once all the cheese is incorporated, and add cayenne, salt, and pepper to taste.
Assemble
- Transfer potato wedges to plates or bowls and drizzle cheese sauce over the top. Serve immediately, and enjoy.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 497 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 497kcal | 25% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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