Louisiana Voodoo Cheese Fries (Print Version)
Crispy fries with rich cheddar cheese sauce and a hint of spicy ranch seasoning.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Components
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26 ounces frozen French fries
→ Cheese Sauce
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2 tablespoons butter
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 cups whole milk
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
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2 teaspoons ranch seasoning powder
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder, divided
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8 ounces white cheddar cheese, shredded
# Steps:
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Preheat oven or air fryer to 400°F.
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Arrange frozen French fries in a single layer on a baking sheet or air fryer basket. Bake until golden brown according to package directions.
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Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
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Gradually add whole milk to the roux, continuously whisking. Stir in salt, ground white pepper, ranch seasoning powder, and half of the cayenne powder. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, whisking, until thickened, about 5 minutes.
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Stir in shredded white cheddar cheese and continue mixing until cheese is fully melted and sauce is smooth.
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Pour hot cheese sauce evenly over crisp baked fries. Sprinkle with remaining cayenne powder and serve immediately while warm.
# Notes:
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Bake fries just until golden and crisp to prevent sogginess when topped with cheese sauce.