Amazing Bacon Cheese Fries
This recipe is an old family favorite. The potatoes are delicious and a great comfort food! Enjoy!
Steps
Cut potatoes lengthwise in 1 / 4-inch squares.
Soak cut potatoes in water for 1 hour to remove starch.
Heat oil to 325 degrees f and blanch potatoes for 5 minutes until very soft but not brown.
Remove from oil.
Drain on paper towels.
In a medium saute pan over medium heat , cook bacon until just crisp , taking care not to overcook.
Drain on paper towels.
In a 2 quart saucepan , melt butter over medium heat.
Add onion and cook about 2 minutes.
Add garlic and flour , whisk until smooth.
Cook 2 minutes more.
Add chili sauce and mustard , and slowly whisk in heavy cream.
When mixture begins to simmer , add cheeses and remove from heat.
Taste sauce for seasoning.
If sauce is too thick , thin with more cream.
If too thin , thicken with a little more cheese.
Increase oil temperature to 375 degrees f.
Fry potatoes a second time until crisp and golden brown.
Remove from oil and drain again , season with salt immediately.
On a large plate , arrange fries in the center , driz.
Ingredients
russet potatoes, vegetable oil, apple-smoked bacon, butter, onions, garlic, all-purpose flour, chili-garlic sauce, dijon mustard, heavy cream, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, sharp white cheddar cheese