skinny cheese fries
Guiltless cheesy baked seasoned fries topped with bacon, jalapeños and scallions... this is SOOO good! Pure comfort food when cheese fries are what you're craving.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 medium potatoes 5.5 oz each, yukon gold or russet, washed and dried
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.25 tsp chili powder
- 0.25 tsp onion powder
- 0.25 tsp garlic powder
- 0.125 tsp cumin
- 1 slice center cut bacon cooked & finely chopped
- 0.333 cup sharp shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp diced scallions
- 1 tbsp sliced pickled jalapeno jarred or canned
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 450°. Line baking sheet with foil for easy clean-up if desired. Lightly coat with cooking spray.
- Cut each potato lengthwise into 0.25 inch thin slices; then cut each slice into 0.25 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 jalapenos, scallions and bacon bits and return to oven for about 1 to 2 minutes, or until the cheese melts.
Notes
For best results, serve immediately with a side of light ranch dressing. Adjust spice levels to taste.