Homemade Chili Cheese Fries
Use leftover chili from my weeknight chili recipe, combine it with this cheese sauce, and serve it over roasted potatoes!
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 1 large russet potato
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- leftover chili from recipe in text above
Cheese Sauce Ingredients
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
- Slice the russet potato into fry shape of choice. Flash boil them in some water for 2-3 minutes. Remove and pat dry.
- Toss them in the olive oil and roast for 20-25 minutes, until crispy and golden.
- Make the cheese sauce by melting the butter and stirring in the flour. Whisk in the milk, then the cheese and salt. Continue to stir until it thickens to your desire.
- Pour the cheese and chili over the potatoes and enjoy.