Aussie Cheese Fries

Lazy Chef 2's Note:

Posting this for ZWT V...

• Total Time: 1 hrs
• Prep Time: 40 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 medium russet potatoes
• 6 -8 cups vegetable oil or 6 -8 cups shortening
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/8 teaspoon ground thyme
• 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 slice bacon, cooked

Directions:

1. To make Aussie Chips-.
2. Preheat oil to 375 degrees in a deep fryer.
3. Cut potatoes into french fry slices using a vegetable slicer or mandolin. It's
4. important to use a gadget for the slicing so that the fries will all be the same thickness, and will cook evenly.
5. Submerge all of the sliced potatoes in a large bowl fill with cold water for 30 minutes.
6. Combine all of the seasoning ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
7. Remove potato slices from the water and onto a clean towel. Blot dry.
8. Fry potato slices for 8 to 12 minutes in hot oil until light brown. Drain fries on a rack or paper towels and sprinkle with some of the seasoning.
9. Prepare the clone for the Aussie Chips and arrange the seasoned fries on an oven-safe plate. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
10. Mix the cheeses together and sprinkle the blend over the fries. Crumble the bacon and sprinkle it over the cheese. Bake the plate for 4 to 5 minutes in the hot oven, until cheese is melted. Serve with ranch dressing on the side.

Reviews

[Ali O]

I don't like using the deep fryer too often, so I made a baked version. These are AWESOME!!! I added a little chili powder to give it a kick, and i added a little more bacon because you can never have enough. Thanks for a fantastic recipe!!!

[wicked cook 46]

We loved the spice mix on these. I omitted the salt but added fleur de sel after the cheese melted. I used a combo of chedder and mozza. Made for ZWT Family Picks for team Zaar Chow Hounds