Description
Crispy fries topped with a creamy cheese sauce and a kick of spice, perfect for any gathering or game night.
Ingredients
Scale
- 26 ounces frozen French fries
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 2 teaspoons ranch seasoning powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder (divided)
- 8 ounces white cheddar cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven or air fryer to 400°F.
- Prepare the fries by laying them in a single layer on a baking sheet or in the air fryer basket. Bake until golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes.
- Make the cheese sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour until well combined and cook for about 2 minutes.
- Add the milk gradually while whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Add salt, white pepper, ranch seasoning, and half of the cayenne powder. Continue whisking until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the shredded white cheddar until melted and creamy.
- Combine the fries and cheese sauce, serving them warm with a sprinkle of remaining cayenne powder if desired.
Notes
These fries can be served with dipping sauces or topped with jalapeños and bacon for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: fries, cheese sauce, spicy, snack, party food