I have been married to a wonderful Christian man since 1976. The Lord has blessed us with two daughters and two sons. I consider each day the Lord gives me on the earth yet another chance to serve Him.

Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Crispy Cheesy French Fries

 You need to have powdered cheese to make these.   I ordered mine on line, but I've seen it in the spice isle at the grocery store.  BTW,  this cheese can be used to make boxed style mac & cheese and for cheese popcorn.


CRISPY CHEESY FRENCH FRIES

(serves 4)


Ingredients:

*4 medium russet potatoes,  peeled and cut into French fries  

*2 tablespoons cornstarch 

*1 tablespoon cheese powder

*1 teaspoon chili powder

*1/4 teaspoon salt

*vegetable oil for frying


Directions:

~Heat a pot of water up to a boil.

~Add cut potatoes and boil for 3 minutes.

~Remove from hot water and place into cold water until cooled.

~Place potatoes into bag (or large bowl).

~Sprinkle cornstarch over top of potatoes.

~Seal bag and shake until potatoes or well coated  (if using a bowl, use tongs to turn potatoes until well coated).

~Heat vegetable oil up in a large heavy bottom pan to 350 degrees.

~Carefully place potatoes in small batches into oil.

~Fry for 3 minutes.

~Remove from oil and allow to cool on a cooling rack for at least 30 minutes.

~In a small bowl, whisk the powder cheese, chili powder and salt together.

~Heat oil up again to 350.

~Fry potatoes for the second time for 3-4 minutes or until crispy.

~Place in a large bowl.

~Sprinkle cheese powder mixture on top of potatoes.

~Turn potatoes with tongs until well coated.

~Enjoy!

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