Copycat Outback Aussie Cheese Fries

Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 medium russet potatoes
• 6 cups vegetable oil (to 8) or 6 cups shortening (to 8)
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/8 teaspoon ground thyme
• ranch dressing
• cloned aussie chips, 1 plate (from above recipe)
• 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 slice bacon, cooked
• ranch dressing

Recipe

• 1 for the aussie chips: preheat oil to 375 degrees in a deep fryer.
• 2 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.
• 3 combine all of the seasoning ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
• 4 remove potato slices from the water and onto a clean towel. blot dry.
• 5 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.
• 6 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.
• 7 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.
• 8 this recipe yields 4 to 6 servings of either selection.