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Loaded Cheese Fries
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Loaded Cheese Fries

Ingredients
 

  • 2 pounds of russet potatoes peeled and cut into 1/4-1/3 inch fries
  • Large bottle of vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 strips of cooked bacon roughly chopped
  • 2 teaspoons chives

Instructions

  • Heat oil to 300 degrees in a heavy duty pot or deep fryer.
  • After the fries have been peeled and cut, place in a bowl of ice water for 5 minutes, then drain, rinse the fries, and dry them.
  • Add the potatoes to the oil and cook for 4 minutes.
  • Transfer to a paper-lined towel baking sheet. Place in fridge and heat oil to 375 degrees. And begin the cheese sauce.
  • Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for about 30 seconds.
  • Slowly pour in milk, whisking constantly. Allow the sauce to thicken, about 3-4 minutes. Add in the mustard and stir.
  • Reduce heat to low and add in cheese 1/2 cup at a time to allow each batch to completely melt while stirring. Keep sauce warm while fries cook again.
  • Add the fries again to the oil and cook until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Place fries on a serving platter and pour cheese sauce on top. Garnish with bacon and chives.

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