Voodoo Cheese Fries (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Fries
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4 tablespoons ranch dressing, plus extra for dipping
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon paprika
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1/4 teaspoon chili powder
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1/4 teaspoon onion powder
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
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28 to 32 ounces frozen French fries
→ For the Cheese Sauce
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2 cups medium cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
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2/3 cup whole milk
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
# Steps to Follow:
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Pile fries onto four plates, using one quarter for each. Pour around 1/4 cup of cheese sauce on the top of each pile.
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Splash 1 tablespoon of ranch across the fries and sprinkle a bit of the leftover spice mix over them.
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Do the same with the rest of the fries, sauce, and ranch, so you finish up with three more plates.
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Let the cheese sauce hang out over a low flame. If it looks too thick, just pour in a little more milk and stir it in.
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In a tiny bowl, toss together black pepper, brown sugar, paprika, salt, onion powder, chili powder, and garlic powder.
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Get those baking sheets lined with foil and sprayed up, then heat the oven to what the fry bag says.
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Lay out the frozen fries in single layers on the trays. Hit them with most of the seasoning, but save about half a teaspoon for later.
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Melt your butter in a medium skillet on low. Stir in the flour and keep moving it around for a minute or two till it's blond.
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Keep whisking while you slowly pour in the milk. Stir until you've got a smooth mix.
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Toss in the shredded cheddar in a few rounds, stirring each time until perfectly smooth and melted.
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Give the fries a good toss to coat them, then add to the oven. Halfway through the bake, switch the trays around. Bake till crispy and golden, just as the fry pack says.
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Dig in right away with more ranch, cheese sauce, or some ketchup for dipping on the side.
# Additional Tips:
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Go for block cheese and shred it fresh—store-bought shreds just won't melt as nicely.
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Don't drown each portion in cheese sauce or you'll lose out on that awesome potato crispiness.
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These fries are meant to be eaten fresh and hot. Freezing won't work out well.