Homemade Cheese Fries
Recipe GLPRed18743d149866
Golden, crispy fried potato wedges topped with melted Colby-Monterey Jack cheese and smoky bacon bits. A satisfying American side dish that is quick to prepare and impossible to resist.
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Ingredients
2 lbs potatoes
Vegetable oil for frying
2 cups Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
1/2 cup bacon bits
Sour cream or ranch dip, optional for serving
Directions
Rinse and pat dry the potatoes thoroughly. Cut them into 1/2-inch thick strips and place on paper towels to ensure they are completely dry.
Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large heavy-bottomed pot to 375°F. Carefully place the dried potato strips into the hot oil in small batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry until golden brown, approximately 10 to 15 minutes. Remove fries with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Preheat your oven to broil setting. Divide the hot fries evenly among four oven-safe serving dishes or plates, about 1/2 pound per plate.
Top each plate with 1/4 cup of shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese and sprinkle 1/8 cup of bacon bits over the cheese.
Place the oven-safe plates under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes, until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly.
Carefully remove the plates from the oven using oven mitts, as they will be very hot. Place on a heat-resistant surface and serve immediately with sour cream or ranch dip on the side if desired.
