Copycat Outback Aussie Cheese Fries
- Ready In:
- 1hr 45mins
- Ingredients:
- 13
- Serves:
-
4-6
ingredients
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AUSSIE CHIPS
- 2 medium russet potatoes
- 6 cups vegetable oil (to 8) or 6 cups shortening (to 8)
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SEASONING
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1⁄2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1⁄8 teaspoon ground thyme
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ON THE SIDE
- ranch dressing
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AUSSIE CHEESE FRIES
- cloned aussie chips, 1 plate (from above recipe)
- 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 slice bacon, cooked
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ON THE SIDE
- ranch dressing
directions
- For the Aussie Chips: Preheat oil to 375 degrees in a deep fryer.
- Cut potatoes into french fry slices using a vegetable slicer or mandolin. It’s important to use a gadget for the slicing so that the fries will all be the same thickness, and will cook evenly. Submerge all of the sliced potatoes in a large bowl fill with cold water for 30 minutes.
- Combine all of the seasoning ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
- Remove potato slices from the water and onto a clean towel. Blot dry.
- Fry potato slices for 8 to 12 minutes in hot oil until light brown. Drain fries on a rack or paper towels and sprinkle with some of the seasoning. Pile the fries on a plate and serve with ranch dressing on the side, if desired.
- For the Aussie Cheese Fries: Prepare the clone for the Aussie Chips and arrange the seasoned fries on an oven-safe plate. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Mix the cheeses together and sprinkle the blend over the fries. Crumble the bacon and sprinkle it over the cheese. Bake the plate for 4 to 5 minutes in the hot oven, until cheese is melted. Serve with ranch dressing on the side.
- This recipe yields 4 to 6 servings of either selection.
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