cheese fries made from boiled potatoes
⏱️ Prep & Cook Time
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Boiling time: 8-10 minutes
- Baking/Frying time: 20-25 minutes
- Total time: ~50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
🛒 Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Crispy Fries:
- 4 large Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes (peeled and cut into fries) 🥔
- 2 tbsp Olive oil or vegetable oil 🫒
- 1 tsp Garlic powder 🧄
- 1 tsp Paprika 🌶️
- 1 tsp Sea salt 🧂
- ½ tsp Black pepper 🧂
For the Ultimate Cheese Sauce:
- 1 tbsp Butter 🧈
- 1 tbsp All-purpose flour 🌾
- ¾ cup Whole milk (warm) 🥛
- 1.5 cups Sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded 🧀
- A pinch of cayenne pepper (optional, for a tiny kick!) 🌶️
The Fun Toppings (Optional but highly recommended!):
- 3 slices Crispy bacon, crumbled 🥓
- 2 tbsp Green onions or chives, finely chopped 🌱
- Pickled jalapeños 🌶️
