Easy Cheesy Fries – the easiest way to jazz up a bag of frozen fries! Bake with cheese on top and a sprinkling of spices for an added kick!
EASY CHEESY FRIES
Easy cheesy fries with a kick. I like spicy food and so does my Hubby. I usually divide our meals into kid and adult version. Then Mr. CCS and I go crazy with the hot sauce and garlic while our kids eat the no-salt-pepper-or-anything-spicy part. They might be also thinking we are crazy rolling our eyes with delight after drenching the meat in a spicy sauce that can really clean out your sinuses. Whatev. Broccoli is even better with spicy ranch.
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EASY CHEESY FRIES RECIPE:
Easy Cheesy Fries
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Easy Cheesy Fries - the easiest way to jazz up a bag of frozen fries! Bake with cheese on top and a sprinkling of spices for an added kick!Easy way to jazz up your fries. Melted cheese is involved.
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
cheesy fries
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 567 kcal
Ingredients
- 3 russet potatoes peeled
- 3/4 c vegetable oil
- 1 c shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp ground red pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
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Prepare ice bath for the fries by filling a large mixing bowl half way with water and half of a tray of ice cubes ( about 5 - 6 ice cubes ). Set aside.
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Cut peeled potatoes lengthwise into sticks. Place in ice water bath.
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Meanwhile, in a medium mixing bowl, combine 1/4 of oil ( reserving the rest ) with garlic powder, ground red pepper, paprika and salt. Set aside.
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Fill a medium saucepan with the reserve oil and bring to hot on medium heat.
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In the same time, preheat your oven to 425 degrees F.
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Drain as many fries as you can grab with your hand on paper towels. Pat dry. Carefully place in the hot oil and fry until cooked through but not brown.
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Place the cooked fries in a bowl with oil and spices mixture. Toss to coat.
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Place the coated fries onto a aluminum foil lined cookie sheet.
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Bake for 12 - 15 minutes or until crispy and golden brown.
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Sprinkle cheese on top reserving enough for the rest of the fries.
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Return into the oven until the cheese melts.
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Cool before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Cheesy Fries
Amount Per Serving
Calories 567
Calories from Fat 423
% Daily Value*
Fat 47g72%
Saturated Fat 37g231%
Cholesterol 22mg7%
Sodium 765mg33%
Potassium 709mg20%
Carbohydrates 30g10%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A 565IU11%
Vitamin C 9.1mg11%
Calcium 162mg16%
Iron 1.6mg9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Patti says
Love your site and will be visiting often, by the way the fries look so yummy I will be trying them soon.Thank You
Kathy says
Hi Anna, I have just discovered your site. I have a batch of your evaporated milk-ice cream in the freezer now. 1 more hr until heaven. I tried a spoonful on the last 1 minute whipping.. YUM! I have been looking around your site and I now found this recipe. I am from Canada and we do cheesy fries but with an extra ingredient. GRAVY. This is a french Canadian favorite that has swept the nation. It is called Poutine. (Pronounced Poo tin.) Just cook your fries, place them in a bowl and top with lots of white cheese, then lots of gravy. Let the gravy melt the cheese.Poutine is even offered in our McDonalds now. It is yummy.
Love your site! Keep up the good work!
kristy @ the wicked noodle says
I have never had Biscoff, isn’t that crazy?! I can’t wait to try these fries. They look so good! I’m definitely adding the spicy kick!
The Café Sucré Farine says
Yummy Anna, and so simple! You’re not the only one under the rock for sure! I live there much of the time 🙂 I am very impressed that you have a young child and even find the time to blog at all. The first year of both of my children’s lives all of my plants died!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Oh, that sounds familiar too! Thank you for stopping by, Chris! Have a great Sunday!
Jennie says
I’m down for anything topped with cheese, especially fries. It’s funny how well our husbands know us. My hubby has gotten used to asking first before eating something. He made the mistake once, but learned his lesson. Can’t wait to try these!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
lol Yes, that sounds familiar! Thanks, Jennie!
Pam says
I just bought a jar of Biscoff a couple of weeks ago, haven’t even heard of Revenge, and I don’t have a baby to blame it on! I was nearly obsessed with Brothers and Sisters and miss it, so will be checking out Revenge. Your fries look and sound delicious and your pic is great as always. Enjoy your little guy, Anna, that’s a precious age!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Thank you, sweet Pam! We should compare our thoughts on the Revenge on Monday. 🙂 Have a fabulous day!
Monet says
What a great post. I laughed out loud. And I think we all get behind the game (and you had a very good and adorable excuse!) These cheesy fries look heavenly. Thank you for sharing!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Aww, thank you so much, Monet. 🙂 Have a fabulous day!
Rachel @ My Naturally Frugal Family says
Better late than never to some of the above parties…right? Cheesy fries always seem like a good idea and a pic of them just puts the rest of us in the mood for some cheesy fries. It’s a shame that it is 9am and there are no cheesy fries to be had 🙁
Happy Friday Anna!
Grubarazzi (@Grubarazzi) says
Wait, what is biscoff and what is Revenge? LOL. These look delish!
Tiffany says
In the same boat, my friend. I’m always the last to the party too. I still haven’t tried Biscoff, I’m deathly afraid to, because hearing all the rave reviews about it. I know I’ll find myself eating the whole jar huntching over it like smeagol. My precious, my precious. LOL Have a beautiful weekend, cutie.
Jessica says
I can almost guarantee that my husband will thank you for this recipe! 🙂
Terry says
Yummy, gotta try these!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Thanks, Terry!
Ramona says
LOL! I can top you…You are not the last one to the biscoff party because I have never tried it either. I only heard about it a few months ago when I saw it every where on the blogs. 🙂 I loved Brother’s and Sisters and I am hooked on Revenge. Can you believed I DVR’d the entire season (with the exception of the Pilot) and refused to watch it because I have to watch things from the beginning (I’m obsessive that way). Thank goodness ABC re-aired the Pilot episode last week and then I gorged on watching the entire season in 2 days. I can’t wait for Sunday night now.
Okay.. finally to these lovely cheesy fries. I want a big order of these for Sunday night when so I can watch Revenge in style. 🙂
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Yay for Brothers & Sisters and Revenge! I am looking forward to Sunday too 🙂 Shall we discuss the first episode on Monday? Thank you so much, sweet friend! xoxo
soni says
love the addition of cheese and paprika!!Looks so crunchy and delicious 🙂
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Yay! Thanks, Soni!
Kim says
We could definitely be like twins… I’m the same way. I miss every trend, every new thing. I didn’t even know red velvet was big until it was over. And I can absolutely get on board with these cheese fries. They look sinfully delicious!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
There should be a group for people like us 🙂 Thank you so much, Kim!