Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with this creamy cheese sauce for fries! Perfectly crispy frozen fries are smothered in a velvety, rich cheddar cheese sauce that’s sure to elevate any movie night or casual gathering. This easy recipe combines simple ingredients for a deliciously cheesy treat that everyone will love. Whether you’re sharing it at a party or enjoying a cozy night in, this dish is guaranteed to impress and satisfy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb frozen French fries
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: jalapeños or crumbled bacon for added flavor
Instructions
- Preheat the oven according to the package instructions for frozen fries. Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake fries for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour until combined; cook for about one minute.
- Gradually add milk while whisking to avoid lumps, cooking until thickened.
- Lower heat and stir in cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. Add garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Serve hot over crispy fries with optional garnishes like green onions or bacon bits.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 50mg