Bacon Cheese Fries Recipe 465

CHEESE FRIES

Steps:

• Cook the french fries in the oven on a sheet pan according to package directions.
• Remove the pan of fries from the oven. Turn the oven heat to 400 degrees F.
• You can finish the fries on a sheet pan, or transfer them to a skillet for a restaurant style presentation.
• Sprinkle the cheeses over the fries.
• Return the fries to the oven. Bake for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• Sprinkle the bacon, green onions and parsley over the fries.
• Serve immediately with ranch dressing on the side, or alternatively you can drizzle the ranch over the fries.

BACON CHEESE FRIES

Steps:

• 1. Cut potatoes lengthwise in 1/4-inch squares. Soak cut potatoes in water for 1 hour to remove starch. Heat oil to 325 degrees F and blanch potatoes for 5 minutes until very soft but not brown. Remove from oil. Drain on paper towels.
• 2. In a medium saute pan over medium heat, cook bacon until just crisp, taking care not to overcook. Drain on paper towels.
• 3. In a 2 quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and cook about 2 minutes. Add garlic and flour, whisk until smooth. Cook 2 minutes more. Add chili sauce and mustard, and slowly whisk in heavy cream. When mixture begins to simmer, add cheeses and remove from heat. Taste sauce for seasoning. If sauce is too thick, thin with more cream. If too thin, thicken with a little more cheese.
• 4. Increase oil temperature to 375 degrees F. Fry potatoes a second time until crisp and golden brown. Remove from oil and drain again, season with salt immediately. On a large plate, arrange fries in the center, drizzle with sauce, top with crumbled bacon and chives. Serve immediately.

LOADED BACON AND CHEESE FRIES

Steps:

• Bake the french fries according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, prepare the cheese sauce. In a small saucepan, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour. Cook and continue to whisk for a minute. Slowly add the milk. Continue to cook and stir until the mixture thickens slightly - about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in cheese until completely melted and thoroughly combined. Season with salt and pepper.
• After the fries come out of the oven, immediately drizzle with cheese sauce. Sprinkle with bacon. Drizzle with sour cream. Sprinkle with green onions.
• Serve immediately!

BACON CHEESE FRIES

Steps:

• Cook French fries as package directs.
• Place fries on a broiler-proof dish or platter.
• Sprinkle with cheese, onions, and bacon.
• Broil for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• Serve with ranch dressing.

YUMMY CHEESE FRIES

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels; crumble.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Place a piece of aluminum foil over a baking sheet; spread fries in a single layer on baking sheet.
• Bake in preheated oven until golden brown and crisp, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Preheat broiler.
• Sprinkle fries with cheese and crumbled bacon.
• Broil until cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve with Ranch dressing.

BACON FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C). Spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Wrap half a bacon slice around each French fry and place seam side-down on the baking sheet about 1-inch apart.
• Bake in the preheated oven until bacon is browned and crisp, about 30 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with seasoned salt. Transfer to serving plate.

BACON CHEESE FRIES

Steps:

• Cook French fries according to package directions. Place fries on a broiler-proof dish or platter. Sprinkle with cheese, onions and bacon. Broil for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve with ranch dressing.

CHEESY, BACON FRIES

Steps:

• Cook fries as directed on package; place in oven proof dish.
• Sprinkle with bacon, cheese and onions. Place 4-6 inches under preheated broiler for 1-2 minute until cheese melts.