How to Make Amarillo Cheese Fries - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of loaded cheese fries, then you're going to love our recipe for Amarillo Cheese Fries. We've taken the classic cheese fries and given them a delicious twist with the addition of a zesty and flavorful Amarillo pepper sauce. These fries are the perfect combination of crispy, cheesy, and spicy, making them the ultimate indulgent treat for any occasion.

This recipe is perfect for game day snacks, party appetizers, or even just a fun and tasty dinner. The Amarillo pepper...

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Ingredients

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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • 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.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Dry potato slices on paper towels.
  • 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.
  • Spread potatoes onto a baking sheet; top with Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and bacon.
  • Heat the fries under the broiler until the cheese melts, 3 to 5 minutes. Top with jalapeno peppers to serve with ranch for dipping.
  • Nutrition

    520 cal.

    • Total Fat: 40g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 50mg
    • Sodium: 603mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 301mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 676mg