Seasoned fries topped with melted cheese, bacon, green onions and a few jalapeños. Now that is a good way to enjoy a potato!
Skinny Texas Cheese Fries
Ingredients:
- 4 medium russet potatoes, rinsed and patted dry
- 4 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- black pepper, to taste
- 2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup diced green onions
- 2 tablespoons diced pickled jalapeños
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 400º F. Lightly spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Cut each potato in half lengthwise into 1/4 inch slices. Cut each slice into 1/4 inch pieces.
- In a large bowl combine the potatoes and olive oil well.
- Add in the paprika, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, and black pepper. Mix to coat the potatoes well.
- Place potatoes on prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until crisp, turning once about halfway through cooking time.
- Remove the potatoes from oven and transfer to a baking dish.
- Top with cheese, bacon, green onions and jalapeños.
- Return to oven and bake for an additional 2 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
Serves: 4
Calories: 244
Total Fat: 11.4g
Saturated: 4.2g
Polyunsaturated: 0.6g
Monounsaturated: 3.4g
Trans: 0g
Cholesterol: 23.8mg
Sodium: 180.9mg
Potassium: 688.3mg
Total Carbs: 29.4g
Dietary Fiber: 3.1g
Sugars: 1.4g
Protein: 8.7g
Vitamin A: 18.7%
Vitamin C: 49.9%
Calcium: q6.8%
Iron: 11.3%
*The nutritional information will vary slightly depending on the brands you use.
*Adapted from Skinny Taste.
