Today I have a fun and easy snack/meal/midnight kitchen project for you, cheesy fries!
The good news (and maybe bad news) is that this is extremely easy to make at home, and all you need is a couple of russet potatoes, cheddar cheese, and some fridge and pantry staples.
Oven-baked Homemade Fries
If you have a bag of frozen fries in your freezer, you can absolutely use those, but these oven-baked homemade fries are really good and really simple to make. A couple potatoes, a couple of minutes to cut them into wedges and toss them with olive oil, and about half an hour in the oven, and they’ll come out golden and beautiful, with crispy edges and creamy insides, ready to be drizzled with cheese sauce.
Ingredient Notes
Russet Potatoes: Russet potatoes make the best classic potato wedges. I like to peel them, but that’s optional. If you prefer your fries with skin, just make sure your potatoes are well-scrubbed and cut them into wedges. Milk: You can use any percentage milk you’d like in this recipe, but the higher fat the milk, the smoother and creamier your sauce will be. Cheddar cheese: I recommend using freshly shredded cheese. The anti-caking additives in bagged, pre-shredded cheese can make your sauce lumpy. Sharp cheddar is my go-to for cheese sauces, but mild to extra sharp will all work.
How to Make Cheese Fries
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Can I use a different type of potato for my homemade fries?
While russets are my preferred potato here, use whatever you have on hand. Smaller potatoes like reds will of course take less time to cook, so adjust the baking time as needed.
Can you make cheesy fries ahead of time?
I don’t recommend it. Both homemade fries and cheese sauce are really at their best when served immediately.
Can I double this recipe?
Absolutely. You can scale the recipe up with no preparation changes needed except the sauce will take slightly longer to thicken when you add the milk. To change the recipe yield, hover over the serving size in the recipe card below or click if you’re on mobile, and slide the slider.
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Cheese Fries Recipe Notes
Keep a close eye on your fries in the last few minutes of cooking time. They tend to go from browned to over-browned quite quickly.
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