Cheese Fries Recipe

4.74 from 15 votes

Cheese Fries are always a crowd favorite on game day. Who doesn't want to devour crispy French fried potatoes smothered in a creamy and dreamy cheese sauce?

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

Baking Sheet

Ingredients

1 lb. frozen french fries
1 tbsp unsalted butter (⅛ stick)
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
¾ cup whole milk
6 oz. medium cheddar cheese freshly grated, or use mozzarella, pepper jack, Swiss, Colby Jack, or American.
⅛ tsp ground cayenne pepper
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Optional Toppings

thinly sliced green onion
diced jalapeño peppers
bacon crumbles

Instructions

Bake the fries according to the package directions.
1 lb. frozen french fries
While the fries bake, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add in the garlic and cook until lightly golden.
1 tbsp unsalted butter, 2 cloves garlic
Sprinkle over the flour and cook, whisking constantly, until the butter has absorbed all of the flour.
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
While whisking, slowly stream in the milk, making sure to quickly break up and lumps.
¾ cup whole milk
Continue to whisk until the sauce simmers and thickens, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from the heat.
One handful at a time, add the cheese to the sauce. Stir until the cheese is completely melted before adding another handful. Continue until all the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
6 oz. medium cheddar cheese
Whisk in the cayenne, salt, and pepper to taste.
⅛ tsp ground cayenne pepper, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Arrange the fries on a serving platter. Top with the cheese sauce and garnishes, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
thinly sliced green onion, diced jalapeño peppers

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