Swamp Fries Recipe
house rub, brisket, poblano queso, baked beans, tin roof, chipotle lime ranch, green onion
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Ingredients
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House Rub
Fries
Brisket
Poblano Queso
Baked Beans
Tin Roof
Chipotle Lime Ranch
Garnish
Method
House Rub Preparation
- 1
Make the House Rub
In a small bowl, mix together paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Set aside.
Fries Preparation
- 2
Prepare the Potatoes
Wash and peel the russet potatoes. Cut them into thin strips to make fries.
- 3
Fry the Potatoes
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C). Once hot, add the potato strips in batches and fry until golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 4
Season the Fries
While the fries are still hot, sprinkle the house rub over the fries to season them and toss gently to coat.
Brisket Preparation
- 5
Prepare the Brisket
Slice the cooked brisket into small pieces or shred it, as preferred. Set aside while you prepare the queso.
Poblano Queso Preparation
- 6
Roast the Poblano Peppers
Char the poblano peppers over an open flame or in a broiler until the skin is blistered. Remove from heat, place in a bowl, and cover to steam for about 10 minutes. Peel the skin, remove seeds, and chop.
- 7
Make the Queso
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, and chopped poblano peppers. Stir until melted and smooth. Season with salt to taste.
Baked Beans Preparation
- 8
Heat the Baked Beans
In a saucepan, heat the canned baked beans over medium heat until warmed through. Stir occasionally.
Chipotle Lime Ranch Preparation
- 9
Mix the Ranch Dressing
In a small bowl, combine ranch dressing, chipotle powder, and lime juice. Mix well and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Assembly
- 10
Assemble the Swamp Fries
In a large platter, layer the seasoned fries, followed by the brisket pieces, hot baked beans, and poblano queso. Top with corn chips and drizzle with chipotle lime ranch.
- 11
Garnish
Finely slice the green onions and sprinkle them over the assembled swamp fries before serving.
