Side Essentials Seasoned Cheesy Fries Food

SEASONED FRIES WITH CHEESE SAUCE

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.

YUMMY CHEESE FRIES

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.

SPICY CHEESE FRIES RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°F.
• Bake fries as directed on package. Meanwhile, mix CHEEZ WHIZ, chiles and chili powder in microwaveable bowl until blended.
• Spread fries onto platter. Microwave CHEEZ WHIZ mixture on HIGH 1 to 2 min. or until heated through, stirring every 30 sec.
• Drizzle CHEEZ WHIZ mixture over fries. Sprinkle with onions.

CHEESY FRIES

Steps:

• Pull cheese into thin strips. Place french fries on microwaveable plate; top with cheese.
• Microwave on HIGH 1 min. or until cheese is melted.
• Serve with your favorite condiments.

CHEESY OVEN FRIES

Steps:

• Wash potatoes and cut into wedges or slices.
• Combine cheese, salt, garlic, paprika and stir well.
• Arrange potatoes in lightly greased 15x10x1 pan.
• Brush margarine on potatoes and sprinkle cheese mixture on top.
• Bake 375F, uncovered for 40 minutes till tender.

CARNE ASADA FRIES

Steps:

• Combine the lime juice, orange juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, black pepper, cumin, and oregano in a small mixing bowl. Place the steak in a zip-top bag or a shallow container and pour the marinade over top. Allow the steak to marinate 6 hours or overnight.
• When you're ready to cook the meat, preheat your grill to medium-hight heat and grill the steak for 3-4 minutes on each side or until the steak reaches 125°F - 130°F for medium rare. Cook longer if you prefer it more well done. Alternately you can cook the steak in a cast iron skillet. Preheat skillet to medium-high. Add the steak to the skillet and cook for 4 minutes on each side, or until desired doneness.
• Transfer the meat to a plate, cover with foil, and set aside.
• Cook the fries in the oven according the directions on the package.
• While the fries are cooking, melt the butter into a medium saucepan over medium heat. When the butter is melted, add in the flour and whisk constantly for 2 minutes, cooking the flour. Slowly add in the milk and garlic salt, whisking constantly for 3-4 minutes, until the sauce is thickened.
• Add in the cheese in two portions, whisking constantly until melted and smooth. Remove the sauce from the heat, and cover until you're ready to assemble the fries. If the cheese sauce gets too thick as it cools, simply place it back on medium-low heat, and stir until warm and smooth.
• Slice the steak into bite size pieces, making sure to slice against the grain. When the fries are done remove them from the oven. You can make individual servings or serve on the sheet pan.
• Drizzle the some of the cheese sauce on top of the fries, top with steak, and more cheese sauce.
• Add avocado, pico de gallo, sour cream, cilantro, and jalapeño as desired.

SIDE ESSENTIALS: SEASONED CHEESY FRIES

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.

CHRISTINA'S STEAK FRIES WITH CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• To make the fries: Peel the potatoes and cut into desired French-fry size. Put into a bowl of ice water and let stand for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, to make the cheese sauce: Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring, until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and set aside.
• Heat shortening in a large pot, deep skillet or deep-fat fryer. Drain potatoes and dry thoroughly. Working in small batches, fry the potatoes until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spatula, transfer fries as they cook to a brown paper bag. Add the salt, pepper, and Parmesan and shake to coat well. Serve immediately with the cheese sauce.