Jul 13 2026
Restaurants3rd Shift KitchenBaked Mac And Cheese Fries Recipe

Baked Mac And Cheese Fries Recipe

Inspired by 3rd Shift Kitchen
Time45m
Serves4

Make Baked Mac And Cheese Fries Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Fries

Method

Fries

  1. 1

    Prepare the Fries

    Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F). Spread the frozen French fries in a single layer on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.

  2. 2

    Bake the Fries

    Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through cooking.

Cheese Sauce

  1. 3

    Make the Roux

    In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, whisk in the all-purpose flour. Cook for about 1-2 minutes until the mixture is golden and bubbly.

  2. 4

    Add Milk

    Gradually whisk in the milk, and continue stirring until the mixture is smooth and thickened, about 3-5 minutes.

  3. 5

    Incorporate Cheeses and Spices

    Reduce the heat to low and add the shredded cheddar cheese, cream cheese, garlic powder, mustard powder, paprika, and salt. Stir until the cheeses are melted and the sauce is creamy.

Assembly

  1. 6

    Combine Everything

    Once the fries are baked, remove them from the oven and place them on a serving platter. Pour the cheese sauce generously over the fries.

  2. 7

    Add Toppings

    Sprinkle the bacon bits, chopped green onions, and extra shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the cheese sauce.

  3. 8

    Serve

    Serve immediately while hot and enjoy your delicious baked mac and cheese fries!

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