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Heat approximately 3 or 4 inches of oil in a deep fat fryer to 370 degrees F.
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While the oil is heating, peel potatoes and cut into strips using a French fry cutter.
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Place potato strips in ice water to remove excess starch.
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Completely dry potato strips using paper towels.
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Divide potatoes into two batches.
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Fry each batch in hot oil until golden brown; approximately 5 to 6 minutes/batch.
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While the French fries are cooking, make the Ultimate Dipping Sauce by pouring the mayonnaise on one side of a small serving bowl and the BBQ sauce on the other side of the serving bowl. DO NOT mix the mayonnaise and the BBQ sauce; mixing it with the French fries is part of the experience.
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Remove cooked fries with a slotted spoon and place on paper towel to remove excess oil.
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Remove paper towel from plate.
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Sprinkle grated cheddar cheese on piping hot French fries.
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Serve immediately, but allow the cheese to melt before serving. You may want to place under the broiler for a minute - just until the cheese melts; DO NOT let the cheese bubble and crust over!
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Dip the cheese fries into the Ultimate Dipping Sauce making sure you get a little bit of mayonnaise and a little bit of the hickory flavoured BBQ sauce.
