Name: Texas Cheese Fries Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 medium potatoes; 2 tsp olive oil; 1 tsp smoked paprika; ¼ tsp chili powder; ¼ tsp onion powder; ¼ tsp garlic powder; ⅛ tsp cumin; coarse salt and fresh cracked pepper; 1 bacon slice; ⅓ cup sharp cheddar cheese; 2 tbsp Scallions; 1 tbsp pickled jalapeno

How To Make Texas Cheese Fries

These savory cheese fries are loaded with crispy bacon and melted cheddar, then baked until golden brown for a slightly healthier but equally filling bite!

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 15 minutes

Total: 25 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

2medium potatoes,(5½ oz each), yukon gold or russet, washed and dried
2tspolive oil
1tspsmoked paprika
¼tspchili powder
¼tsponion powder
¼tspgarlic powder
⅛tspcumin
coarse salt and fresh cracked pepper
1bacon slice,center cut, cooked, finely chopped
⅓cupsharp cheddar cheese,shredded
2tbspscallions,diced
1tbsppickled Jalapeno,sliced, jarred or canned

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line the baking sheet with foil, then lightly coat with cooking spray.
Cut each potato lengthwise into ¼ inch thin slices, then cut each slice into ¼ inch fries.
In a large bowl, combine the cut potatoes and oil, then toss well. Add the paprika, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt. and pepper. Toss to coat.
Place the potatoes in a single layer, then bake in the bottom third of the oven for 10 minutes. Turn and bake an additional 8 to 10 minutes, or until crisp and browned.
Remove from the oven, then top with cheddar cheese, sliced jalapenos, scallions and bacon bits.
Return to the oven for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the cheese melts.
Serve warm, and enjoy!