Bacon Cheese Fries Recipe
Jalapeno and citrus crema, beer battered white cheddar, ranch, waffle fries, beer cheese, bacon.
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Ingredients
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Waffle Fries
Beer Battered White Cheddar
Jalapeno Citrus Crema
Beer Cheese
Toppings
Method
Preparing the Waffle Fries
- 1
Cook the Waffle Fries
Preheat the oven according to the package instructions for the frozen waffle fries. Spread the waffle fries on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake until golden and crispy, about 20-25 minutes.
Beer Battered White Cheddar
- 2
Prepare the Beer Batter
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Gradually whisk in the beer until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- 3
Cut and Batter the Cheese
Cut the white cheddar cheese into bite-sized cubes. Dip each cheese cube into the beer batter, allowing excess batter to drip off.
- 4
Fry the Cheese
In a deep pot or fryer, heat the oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry the battered cheese cubes in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Jalapeno Citrus Crema
- 5
Make the Crema
In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, finely chopped jalapeno, lime juice, and garlic powder. Mix well and set aside.
Beer Cheese
- 6
Prepare the Beer Cheese Sauce
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the cream cheese, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and beer. Stir continuously until melted and smooth. Add garlic powder, paprika, and onion powder, mixing well.
Assembling the Bacon Cheese Fries
- 7
Layer the Fries
On a large serving platter, layer the crispy waffle fries. Drizzle with the beer cheese sauce, then top with the fried cheese cubes, crumbled bacon, and ranch dressing.
- 8
Finish with Crema
Finally, drizzle the jalapeno citrus crema over the top. Serve immediately and enjoy!