Side Item Recipe
French fries, sweet potato waffle fries, house potato chips, mashed potatoes, cole slaw, steamed broccoli, rice pilaf, onion rings, mac – n – cheese
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Ingredients
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French Fries
Sweet Potato Waffle Fries
House Potato Chips
Mashed Potatoes
Cole Slaw
Steamed Broccoli
Rice Pilaf
Onion Rings
Mac – n – Cheese
Method
French Fries
- 1
Prepare Potatoes
Wash and peel the Russet potatoes. Cut them into thin strips.
- 2
Heat Oil
Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
- 3
Fry Potatoes
Fry the potato strips in batches until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4
Season and Serve
Remove fries from oil and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt to taste.
Sweet Potato Waffle Fries
- 5
Prepare Sweet Potatoes
Wash and peel the sweet potatoes. Cut them into waffle shapes using a waffle fry cutter.
- 6
Coat Sweet Potatoes
In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato waffle cuts with cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt.
- 7
Heat Oil
Heat vegetable oil in a large pot to 350°F (175°C).
- 8
Fry Sweet Potatoes
Fry the sweet potatoes in batches until crispy and golden, about 5-7 minutes.
- 9
Drain and Serve
Remove from oil and drain on paper towels before serving.
House Potato Chips
- 10
- 11
Heat Oil
Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
- 12
Fry Potato Chips
Fry the potato slices in batches until crispy and golden, about 3-5 minutes.
- 13
Season and Serve
Remove chips from oil and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt to taste.
Mashed Potatoes
Cole Slaw
- 18
Prepare Vegetables
Shred the cabbage and carrots, and place them in a large bowl.
- 19
Make Dressing
In a separate bowl, mix together mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, and salt.
- 20
Combine Ingredients
Pour the dressing over the cabbage and carrots, and toss to combine.
- 21
Chill
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Steamed Broccoli
- 22
Prepare Broccoli
Wash and cut the broccoli into florets.
- 23
Steam Broccoli
Steam the broccoli florets in a steamer basket over boiling water for about 5-7 minutes until tender.
- 24
Season and Serve
Remove from heat, and toss with butter and salt before serving.
Rice Pilaf
- 25
- 26
Toast Rice
Add the rice and stir to coat with the butter. Cook for 2 minutes.
- 27
Cook Rice
Add vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover. Simmer for 15-18 minutes until rice is cooked.
- 28
Fluff and Serve
Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
Onion Rings
- 29
Prepare Onions
Slice the onions into thick rings and separate the rings.
- 30
Make Batter
In a bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt.
- 31
Coat Onions
Dredge the onion rings in the batter, shaking off excess.
- 32
Heat Oil
Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
- 33
Fry Onion Rings
Fry the onion rings in batches until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes.
- 34
Drain and Serve
Remove from oil and drain on paper towels before serving.
Mac – n – Cheese
- 35
Cook Pasta
Cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- 36
- 37
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce, stirring to combine.
- 38
Season and Serve
Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.