Cheese Fries

Name: Cheese Fries
Ingredients: peanut oil; 2 1/2 lbs idaho potatoes; salt; 6 ounces shredded mild cheddar cheese; 2 ounces shredded monterey jack cheese; Ingredients for Creole Seasoning; 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons salt; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon dried thyme (can used Emeril's Essence Creole Seasoning instead)

14 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

peanut oil
2 1/2 lbs idaho potatoes
salt
6 ounces shredded mild cheddar cheese
2 ounces shredded monterey jack cheese
Ingredients for Creole Seasoning
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme (can used Emeril's Essence Creole Seasoning instead)

Directions

1

Pour peanut oil into a deep, heavy-bottomed stockpot or deep fryer, to a depth of 4 or 5 inches.
2

Preheat oil to 350 degrees F.
3

Peel potatoes and cut into 1/3 inch thick rounds using a crinkle french fry cutter.
4

Fry potatoes until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes.
5

Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towel-lined plates.
6

Season the fries lightly with Creole seasoning and salt.
7

Place fries in a wide, shallow casserole dish or baking sheet and sprinkle with the shredded cheddar and monterey jack cheeses, layering the fries and the cheese.
8

(If you want the cheese to be completely melted, bake in a 350 degree F oven for about 4 minutes after layering the fries and cheese.) Serve immediately.