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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.
Yield: 2 Servings
4.67 from 3 votes

Skinny Texas Cheese Fries

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
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.

Nutrition

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: 1.5g
WW Points Plus: 7