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Baked Spicy Fries with Garlic Cheese Sauce

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Ingredients

The fries

  • 7–8 medium Idaho baking potatoes
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon seasoning salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons smoked sweet paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne
  • to taste coarse sea salt

The garlic cheese sauce

  • 2 ounces light cream cheese
  • a splash of milk
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
  • ½ teaspoon seasoning salt
  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • 1 ounce good quality shredded cheese of choice

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 430°F.
  2. Wash and dry the potatoes, then cut them into strips about ¾ inch wide.
  3. Pour egg whites and seasonings over the fries and stir to combine.
  4. Place parchment paper on baking sheets and scoop the potatoes onto it, avoiding leftover egg whites.
  5. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove parchment paper and slide fries directly onto the baking sheet.
  6. Bake for an additional 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally until they are golden brown and slightly crispy.
  7. For the cheese sauce, melt cream cheese in the microwave for about 30 seconds.
  8. Whisk in milk, garlic, seasoning salt, and oil until smooth, then add cheese and melt again until smooth.
  9. Pour the cheese sauce over the fries and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4
Calories
250
Total fat
12g
Total carbohydrates
30g
Total protein
10g
Sodium
500mg
Cholesterol
20mg

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