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cheese fries

Delicious crispy fries topped with melted cheese, jalapenos, and scallions, perfect for snack or party.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 medium potatoes potatoes
  • 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
  • coarse salt salt
  • fresh cracked pepper pepper
  • 1 slice center cut bacon cooked & finely chopped
  • 0.33 cup sharp shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tbsp diced scallions
  • 1 tbsp sliced pickled Jalapenos jarred or canned

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 450°. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly coat with cooking spray.
  2. Cut each potato lengthwise into 1/4 inch thin slices; then cut each slice into 1/4 inch fries.
  3. In a large bowl, combine cut potatoes and oil; toss well. Add seasonings (paprika, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, pepper); toss to coat.
  4. Place potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake in the bottom third of the oven for 10 minutes, flip them, and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes until crisp and browned.
  5. Remove from oven, top with cheddar cheese, jalapenos, scallions, and bacon bits. Return to oven for 1-2 minutes until cheese melts.

Notes

This recipe is perfect for a quick snack or party appetizer.