Bacon Cheese Fries Recipe

Name: Bacon Cheese Fries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 russet potatoes; 5 cups vegetable oil, for frying; 6 ounces thick cut applewood smoked bacon; 3 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons minced onion; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon garlic chili sauce (recommended: Sriracha); 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 3 cups heavy cream; 1 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano; 2 cups sharp white Cheddar; 1/4 cup chopped chives, for garnish

Servings: persons

3 russet potatoes
5 cups vegetable oil, for frying
6 ounces thick cut applewood smoked bacon
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons minced onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon garlic chili sauce (recommended: Sriracha)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3 cups heavy cream
1 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano
2 cups sharp white Cheddar
1/4 cup chopped chives, for garnish

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Cut potatoes lengthwise in 1/4-inch squares.
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Soak cut potatoes in water for 1 hour to remove starch.
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Heat oil to 325 degrees F and blanch potatoes for 5 minutes until very soft but not brown.
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Remove from oil.
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Drain on paper towels.
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2.
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In a medium saute pan over medium heat, cook bacon until just crisp, taking care not to overcook.
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Drain on paper towels.
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In a 2 quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
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Add onion and cook about 2 minutes.
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Add garlic and flour, whisk until smooth.
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Cook 2 minutes more.
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Add chili sauce and mustard, and slowly whisk in heavy cream.
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When mixture begins to simmer, add cheeses and remove from heat.
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Taste sauce for seasoning.
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If sauce is too thick, thin with more cream.
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If too thin, thicken with a little more cheese.
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Increase oil temperature to 375 degrees F. Fry potatoes a second time until crisp and golden brown.
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Remove from oil and drain again, season with salt immediately.
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On a large plate, arrange fries in the center, drizzle with sauce, top with crumbled bacon and chives.
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Serve immediately.

4000

kcal

Calories

416

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 russet potatoes, 5 cups vegetable oil, for frying, 6 ounces thick cut applewood smoked bacon, 3 tablespoons butter, and more.

Yes, Bacon Cheese Fries falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bacon Cheese Fries

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