265 Cals 10.5 Protein 30 Carbs 12 Fats
PREP TIME:
10 mins
COOK TIME:
15 mins
TOTAL TIME:
25 mins
YIELD:2 SERVINGS
COURSE:Appetizer, Lunch, Side Dish
CUISINE:American
Guiltless cheesy baked seasoned fries topped with bacon, jalapeños and scallions… this is SOOO good! Pure comfort food when cheese fries are what you”re craving.
INGREDIENTS
2 medium potatoes, 5 1/2 oz each, yukon gold or russet, washed and dried
2 tsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp cumin
coarse salt and fresh cracked pepper
1 slice center cut bacon, cooked & finely chopped
1/3 cup sharp shredded cheddar cheese
2 tbsp diced scallions
1 tbsp sliced pickled Jalapeno, jarred on canned
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat the oven to 450°. Line baking sheet with foil for easy clean-up if desired. Lightly coat with cooking spray.
Cut each potato lengthwise into 1/4 inch thin slices; then cut each slice into 1/4 inch fries.
In a large bowl, combine cut potatoes and oil; toss well. Add seasoning (paprika to salt and pepper). Toss to coat.
Place potatoes in a single layer, bake in the bottom third of the oven 10 minutes, turn and bake an additional 8 to 10 minutes, or until crisp and browned.
Remove from oven, top with cheddar cheese, sliced jalapenos, scallions and bacon bits and return to oven for about 1 to 2 minutes, or until the cheese melts.
Serving: 1/2, Calories: 265kcal, Carbohydrates: 30g, Protein: 10.5g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 4.5g, Cholesterol: 19.5mg, Sodium: 305.5mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 1.5gBlue Smart Points:9Green Smart Points:9Purple Smart Points:5Points +:7