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Crispy cheese fries made from pre-boiled potatoes with fluffy centers, golden edges, and melted cheese.
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb boiled potatoes, cooled
  • 3 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika or garlic powder
  • 2 cups shredded cheese

Equipment

  • Baking sheet or skillet
  • Oven or stovetop

Method
 

  1. Boil potatoes until fork-tender. Drain and cool completely.
  2. Cut potatoes into fry shapes and pat very dry.
  3. Toss potatoes with oil, salt, pepper, and spices.
  4. Bake at 425°F for 20–25 minutes or pan-fry until golden and crisp.
  5. Sprinkle cheese over fries and heat until melted.
  6. Serve hot with optional toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 420mgPotassium: 620mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Dry potatoes thoroughly before crisping. Add cheese only after fries are fully crisp.

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