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Skinny Texas Cheese Fries

Guiltless cheesy baked seasoned fries topped with bacon, jalapeños and scallions... this is SOOO good! Pure comfort food when cheese fries are what you're craving.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 2 Servings
Calories: 265 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 medium potatoes (5 1/2 oz each, yukon gold or russet, washed and dried)
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/8 tsp cumin
  • coarse salt and fresh cracked pepper
  • 1 slice center cut bacon (cooked & finely chopped)
  • 1/3 cup sharp shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tbsp diced scallions
  • 1 tbsp sliced pickled Jalapeno (jarred on canned)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 450°. Line baking sheet with foil for easy clean-up if desired. Lightly coat with cooking spray.
  2. Cut each potato lengthwise into 1/4 inch thin slices; then cut each slice into 1/4 inch fries.
  3. In a large bowl, combine cut potatoes and oil; toss well. Add seasoning (paprika to salt and pepper). Toss to coat.
  4. 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.
  5. 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 Information

Serving 1/2 Calories 265kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 10.5g (21%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 4.5g (23%) Cholesterol 19.5mg (7%) Sodium 305.5mg (13%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 1.5g (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 265

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/2
Calories 265kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 10.5g 21%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 4.5g 23%
Cholesterol 19.5mg 7%
Sodium 305.5mg 13%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 1.5g 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.