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Cheese fries on a white platter, drizzled with creamy cheddar cheese sauce and fresh parsley.

Cheese Fries

Lori Mauer
Treat your family to a platter of creamy, cheesy fries any time with this quick and easy recipe, ready in only 30 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 773 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups frozen French fries
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Garlic powder to taste
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half
  • 3/4 cup cheddar cheese freshly shredded
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for optional garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Bake the frozen French fries according to the package directions until golden and crisp. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
    Baking frozen French fries on a sheet pan until golden and crisp for cheese fries.
  • In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute until lightly golden.
    Whisking the cheese sauce in a saucepan for cheese fries.
  • Slowly whisk in the half-and-half and continue stirring until the mixture thickens, about 3-4 minutes. Gradually add the cheese and stir until the sauce is smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
    Whisking the cheese sauce for cheese fries until smooth and thick in a saucepan.
  • Place the fries on a serving platter and drizzle the warm cheese sauce evenly over the top. Garnish with parsley if using. Serve immediately and enjoy!
    Cheese fries with warm cheese sauce being drizzled over them.

Nutrition

Calories: 773kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 13gFat: 49gSaturated Fat: 19gSodium: 1339mgFiber: 11g
Keyword Cheese Fries
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