Search locations or food
OR
Already have an account? Log in
OR
Authentic Cheese Fries Recipe United States of America, North America
JUMP TO RECIPEWe strongly advise you to read the cooking tips before jumping to the recipe though
Introduction & history
Typically eaten for either lunch or dinner, cheese fries is an American fast-food item made with French fries which are topped with melted cheese and other various toppings such as bacon bits, grilled onions, and jalapeño slices. The cheese of choice is Cheddar cheese, but different cheese varieties can be used, the only requirement being that they are a good melting cheese. To prepare, all that is required is to pour the melted cheese (often mixed with other ingredients and spices), or a cheese sauce, over the fries. Alternatively, the cheese can be grated over the fries and then broiled until melted.
Cooking tips
-
cheese
Use medium and avoid sharp cheddar, which does not melt as easily. To spice it up, substitute one half of cheddar cheese with Pepper Jack. -
french fries
You can fry the potatoes or bake them. To cut on time, use store-bought, frozen fries and prepare them as stated on the packaging. -
method
You can fry the potatoes or bake them. To cut on time, use store-bought, frozen fries and prepare them as stated on the packaging. To make them from scratch, wash and peel the potatoes first, then cut them into thin wedges. Fry in two stages, first at 160°C, for about two minutes, just to cook through, then remove from the oil on paper towels to drain and cool for 10 minutes. Up the oil temperature ... Read more -
additional ingredients
Additional ingredients include bacon, onions, jalapeño peppers, and chopped chives.
Bacon Cheese Fries
PREP 10min
COOK 20min
READY IN 30min
The following recipe gives instructions on how to prepare a version of cheese fries enriched with bacon. If you'd like to prepare a basic version of cheese fries, omit the bacon.
Ingredients
Bacon Cheese Fries
1 (28 ounce) package frozen French fries
3 slices bacon
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Ranch dressing
Preparation
1
Bacon Cheese Fries
Step 1/5
Cook bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat for 10 minutes, turning from time to time. Place on paper towels to drain, then crumble.
Step 2/5
Line a baking tray with aluminum foil, then arrange the fries in a single layer. Bake in the oven preheated to 400°F for 15-20 minutes, until crisp and golden brown.
Step 3/5
While the potatoes are baking, preheat the broiler.
Step 4/5
When baked, divide between three plates, sprinkle with cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon, and broil until cheese has melted, a minute or two.
Step 5/5
Serve with Ranch dressing.
Other authentic recipes
Rating And Comments
Rate It
Wanna try?
Add To List