Description
A simple and delicious recipe for crispy baked cheese fries, perfect as a snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound potatoes, cut into fries
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional toppings: cooked bacon, chopped jalapeños, green onions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the potato fries with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet.
- Spread the fries in a single layer.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove fries from the oven and sprinkle evenly with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Return to the oven for 2-3 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Add any optional toppings if desired.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For crispier fries, soak potato strips in cold water for 30 minutes before baking.
- Experiment with different cheese blends like Monterey Jack or a Mexican cheese mix.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce like ranch or ketchup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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