Description
A fun and flavorful take on classic French fries, combining crispy potatoes with Cajun seasoning and rich cheese sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium/large russet potatoes (about 1¼ pounds)
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dill weed
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- Ranch dressing (optional, for serving)
- Chopped chives or green onions (optional, for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk (low-fat or whole)
- 1 cup freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Cut the potatoes into ¼-inch sticks.
- Toss the potato sticks in a bowl with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, dill weed, onion powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Spread the seasoned fries evenly on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle with the remaining olive oil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Slowly add the milk while whisking until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in the grated cheddar cheese until melted.
- Drizzle the cheese sauce over the hot fries, sprinkle additional Cajun seasoning if desired, and garnish with chives or green onions.
- Serve immediately with ranch dressing on the side if desired.
Notes
For extra spiciness, feel free to add cayenne pepper or more Cajun seasoning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg