These easy Cheese Fries are the ultimate indulgent comfort food.
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 35 minutesminutes
Total Time 50 minutesminutes
Servings 2servings
Calories 497kcal
Author Tracy
Ingredients
Fries
2medium to large russet potatoespeeled and cut into 8 wedges each
2tablespoonsolive oil
Seasoning salt or salt and pepper
Cheese Sauce
1tablespoon(14g) salted butter
1tablespoon(8g) all-purpose flour
¾cupmilkany percentage
¾cup(3oz) shredded Cheddar cheesepreferably sharp and freshly shredded
Pinchof cayenne
Salt and pepper
Instructions
Oven-baked Fries
Preheat your oven to 475°F. Lightly grease a baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside.
Toss potato wedges with oil and arrange wedges on the baking sheet in a single layer. Sprinkle with seasoning salt or salt and pepper.
Bake for 15 minutes. Use a fork to flip the potatoes, sprinkle this side with seasoning salt/salt and pepper, and bake for an additional 10 to 20 minutes, until potatoes are fork-tender and reach your desired level of crispiness. Watch closely in the last few minutes of baking time, as the edges will go from browned to burned quite quickly.
Remove from oven, and immediately start your cheese sauce.
Cheese Sauce
In a small pot, over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour and cook, whisking continuously, until flour is lightly golden, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
Slowly pour in milk, whisking out any lumps as they form. Continue to whisk the mixture until it is thickened and bubbly, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
Add cheese by the heaping handful and whisk until smooth after each. Once all the cheese is incorporated, and add cayenne, salt, and pepper to taste.
Assemble
Transfer potato wedges to plates or bowls and drizzle cheese sauce over the top. Serve immediately, and enjoy.