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Cheesy Fries Recipe

Inspired by Don Favio's Pizza Gourmet- PIZZERIA
Time40m
Serves3

(Creamy cheese on top)

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Ingredients

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Fries

Cheese sauce (creamy cheese on top)

Toppings (optional)

Method

Fries

1

Prepare oven or fryer

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) if baking fries. If frying, heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 350°F (175°C).

2

Cook fries

If using frozen fries: arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet, drizzle with 1–2 tbsp oil, season with 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper, toss, then bake 18–25 minutes, turning once, until golden and crisp. If frying fresh or frozen fries: fry in batches at 350°F (175°C) 3–5 minutes until golden, drain on paper towels, then toss with salt and pepper.

3

Transfer cooked fries to an oven-safe serving dish or baking sheet lined with foil so they stay hot while you make the cheese sauce.

Cheese sauce (creamy cheese on top)

4

Make a roux

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp butter. When foaming subsides, whisk in 2 tbsp flour and cook 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly, until slightly golden and raw-flour smell is gone.

5

Add liquids

Gradually whisk in 1 cup milk and 1/4 cup cream, smoothing lumps as you go. Bring mixture to a gentle simmer, whisking constantly, until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon (about 3–5 minutes).

6

Season

Reduce heat to low and whisk in 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 tsp hot sauce (optional), 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning.

7

Add cheese

Remove pan from heat and gradually stir in 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar and 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack until fully melted and smooth. If sauce is too thick, thin with 1–2 tbsp additional milk. Keep warm over very low heat, stirring occasionally.

8

If you prefer a glossy, pourable sauce, strain once through a fine mesh to remove any lumps, then return to low heat briefly before pouring over fries.

Assembly and finishing

9

Arrange the hot fries in an oven-safe serving dish or individual plates. Pour the warm cheese sauce evenly over the fries so they are well coated.

10

If using toppings, sprinkle 1/2 cup crumbled bacon, 2 tbsp sliced scallions, and 2 tbsp pickled jalapeños over the sauced fries.

11

For a bubbly, slightly browned finish (optional): place the assembled dish under a preheated broiler for 1–2 minutes, watching closely so cheese does not burn.

12

Serve immediately while hot and creamy.