Description
A delicious and spicy twist on a classic snack, loaded with creamy cheese sauce and zesty flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 26 ounces frozen French fries
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 8 ounces white cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 2 teaspoons ranch seasoning powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven or air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange the frozen fries in a single layer on a baking sheet or in the air fryer basket.
- Bake until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk in the flour to create a paste, stirring for about a minute.
- Add the milk gradually while stirring continuously. Season with salt, pepper, ranch powder, and cayenne.
- Cook the sauce on medium heat until it thickens.
- Stir in the shredded cheese until it melts and becomes smooth.
- Pour the cheese sauce over the fries and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra crispiness, consider frying the frozen fries instead of baking. Adjust the cayenne pepper based on your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg