Amarillo Cheese Fries

Hand-cut potatoes are deep-fried before having layers of Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses melted over them. Don't forget the bacon and jalapeno peppers!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 520 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 3 slices cooked bacon, chopped
• ⅓ cup ranch dressing
• 4 cups vegetable oil, or as needed
• 3 whole russet potatoes
• 12 slices pickled jalapeno pepper, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.

Step 3

Slice potatoes in wide rectangular slices about 1/4-inch thick and 3/4-inch wide, yielding 12 to 15 slices per potato. Keep potatoes in cold ice-water bath until ready to fry.

Step 4

Dry potato slices on paper towels.

Step 5

Fry potatoes in hot oil for 1 minute; remove from oil, drain, and set aside to cool for about 10 minutes. Return potatoes to oil and fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes more. Again, remove from oil and drain briefly on paper towels.

Step 6

Spread potatoes onto a baking sheet; top with Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and bacon.

Step 7

Heat the fries under the broiler until the cheese melts, 3 to 5 minutes. Top with jalapeno peppers to serve with ranch for dipping.