Skinny Texas Cheese Fries *
Source of Recipe
Skinny Taste
Recipe Introduction
"Guiltless cheesy baked seasoned fries topped with bacon, jalape�os and scallions... this is SOOO good! Pure comfort food when cheese fries are what you're craving."
Recipe Link: https://www.skinnytaste.com/skinny-texas-cheese-fries/ List of Ingredients
◦ 2 medium potatoes, Yukon gold or russet, washed and dried
◦ 2 tsp olive oil
◦ 1 tsp smoked paprika
◦ � tsp chili powder
◦ � tsp onion powder
◦ � tsp garlic powder
◦ ⅛ tsp cumin
◦ Coarse salt and fresh cracked pepper
◦ 1 slice center cut bacon, cooked and finely chopped
◦ ⅓ cup sharp shredded Cheddar cheese
◦ 2 Tbsp diced scallions
◦ 1 Tbsp sliced pickled jalape�o, jarred or canned
Recipe
Preheat the oven to 450� F. Line baking sheet with foil for easy clean-up, if desired. Lightly coat with cooking spray.
Cut each potato lengthwise into �-inch thin slices; then cut each slice into �-inch fries. In a large bowl, combine cut potatoes and oil; toss well. Add seasoning (paprika to salt and pepper). Toss to coat.
Place potatoes in a single layer; bake in the bottom third of the oven 10 minutes; turn and bake an additional 8 to 10 minutes, or until crisp and browned. Remove from oven, top with Cheddar cheese, sliced jalape�os, scallions, and bacon bits and return to the oven for about 1 to 2 minutes, or until the cheese melts.
Makes 2 servings
* Cat's Note:
My son and I made these; and I can confirm - they are outrageously delicious! And oh-so-easy too.
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