cheese fries
Guiltless cheesy baked seasoned fries topped with bacon, jalapeños, scallions, and melted cheddar cheese. This recipe offers a delicious low-calorie twist on traditional cheese fries, perfect for a savory snack or appetizer.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 medium potatoes yukon gold or russet potatoes washed and dried
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.25 tsp chili powder
- 0.25 tsp onion powder
- 0.25 tsp garlic powder
- 0.125 tsp cumin
- 1 slice center cut bacon cooked & finely chopped
- 0.33 cup sharp shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp diced scallions
- 1 tbsp sliced pickled jalapeño jarred or canned
- coarse salt and fresh cracked pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with foil for easy clean-up and lightly coat with cooking spray.
- Cut each potato lengthwise into 1/4 inch thin slices, then cut each slice into 1/4 inch fries.
- In a large bowl, combine the cut potatoes and olive oil; toss well to coat. Add smoked paprika, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper, then toss again to evenly coat.
- Place the potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake in the bottom third of the oven for 10 minutes, then turn and bake an additional 8 to 10 minutes, or until fries are crisp and browned.
- Remove fries from the oven and top with shredded cheddar cheese, sliced jalapeños, diced scallions, and chopped bacon. Return to oven for about 1 to 2 minutes or until the cheese melts.
Notes
This recipe is a healthier take on classic cheese fries with a baked, crunchy texture and flavorful spices. Perfect for sharing or a quick meal.