Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsJessie Rae's BBQManiac Fries Recipe

Maniac Fries Recipe

Inspired by Jessie Rae's BBQ
Time45m
Serves4

Loaded with mac and cheese, hot links with choice of brisket, pork or smoked chicken.

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Ingredients

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Fries

Mac and Cheese

Toppings

Method

Preparation of Fries

  1. 1

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

  2. 2

    Prepare Fries

    Spread the frozen French fries in a single layer on a baking sheet.

  3. 3

    Season Fries

    Drizzle olive oil over the fries and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.

  4. 4

    Bake Fries

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

Preparation of Mac and Cheese

  1. 5

    Cook Pasta

    In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. 6

    Make Roux

    In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden.

  3. 7

    Add Milk

    Gradually whisk in milk and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring constantly until it thickens.

  4. 8

    Add Cheese

    Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and garlic powder until the cheese is melted and smooth.

  5. 9

    Combine Pasta and Cheese

    Fold the cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce until well combined.

  1. 10

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook hot links until browned and heated through, about 5-7 minutes.

  2. 11

    Chop the cooked hot links and prepare your choice of brisket, pork, or smoked chicken.

Assembly of Maniac Fries

  1. 12

    Layer Fries

    Once the fries are done baking, remove them from the oven and layer them on a serving platter.

  2. 13

    Add Cheese and Meat

    Spoon the mac and cheese over the fries, followed by the chopped hot links and selected meat.

  3. 14

    Add Toppings

    Drizzle BBQ sauce over the top and add a dollop of sour cream.

  4. 15

    Garnish

    Sprinkle sliced green onions on top for garnish.

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