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Easy Cheese Fries (With Homemade Fries)

These easy Cheese Fries are the ultimate indulgent comfort food.
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 497kcal
Author Tracy

Ingredients

Fries

  • 2 medium to large russet potatoes peeled and cut into 8 wedges each
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Seasoning salt or salt and pepper

Cheese Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon (14g) salted butter
  • 1 tablespoon (8g) all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup milk any percentage
  • ¾ cup (3oz) shredded Cheddar cheese preferably sharp and freshly shredded
  • Pinch of 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 497kcal