cheese fries
A delicious snack of crispy fries topped with melted cheese and savory toppings.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 medium potatoes
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.25 tsp chili powder
- 0.25 tsp onion powder
- 0.25 tsp garlic powder
- 0.125 tsp cumin
- coarse salt and black pepper salt and pepper
- 0.333 cup sharp shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp diced scallions
- 1 tbsp sliced pickled Jalapeno
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil and coat lightly with cooking spray.
- Cut each potato lengthwise into 1/4 inch slices, then cut each slice into 1/4 inch fries.
- In a large bowl, combine the cut potatoes and olive oil; toss well. Add paprika, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper; toss to coat.
- Spread the potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, then turn and bake for another 8 to 10 minutes, until crisp and golden.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle with shredded cheddar, sliced jalapenos, and scallions. Return to oven for 1-2 minutes until cheese melts.
Notes
You can add cooked bacon bits or other toppings for extra flavor.