Amarillo Cheese Fries Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Amarillo Cheese Fries Recipe

Ingredients

3 whole russet potatoes

4 cups vegetable oil

or as needed

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

3 slices cooked bacon

chopped

12 slices pickled jalapeno pepper

or to taste

⅓ cup ranch dressing

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Slice potatoes in wide rectangular slices about 1/4-inch thick and 3/4-inch wide yielding 12 to 15 slices per potato. Keep potatoes in cold ice-water bath until ready to fry.

Step 2

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 3

Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.

Step 4

Dry potato slices on paper towels.

Step 5

Fry potatoes in hot oil for 1 minute; remove from oil drain and set aside to cool for about 10 minutes. Return potatoes to oil and fry until golden brown about 5 minutes more. Again remove from oil and drain briefly on paper towels.

Step 6

Spread potatoes onto a baking sheet; top with Cheddar cheese Monterey Jack cheese and bacon.

Step 7

Heat the fries under the broiler until the cheese melts 3 to 5 minutes. Top with jalapeno peppers to serve with ranch for dipping.

Nutritional Information

Amarillo Cheese Fries Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 519.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 14.2g 28%

Carbohydrates: 27g 9%

Dietary Fiber: 2.1g 8%

Sugars: 1.8g

Fat: 40g 62%

Saturated Fat: 12.6g 63%

Cholesterol: 49.7mg 17%

Vitamin A Iu: 481IU 10%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.6mg 35%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 35%

Vitamin C: 8.9mg 15%

Folate: 28mcg 7%

Calcium: 301.1mg 30%

Iron: 1.7mg 10%

Magnesium: 45.8mg 16%

Potassium: 675.7mg 19%

Sodium: 602.9mg 24%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 360.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.