Cajun Fries with Cheddar Sauce and Ranch (Print-Friendly Version)

These loaded fries combine Cajun seasoning, a thick cheddar sauce and a small drizzle of ranch. Frozen fries offer the clearest cooking instructions; fresh potatoes need a separate tenderness check. Make the cheese topping while the fries finish and assemble only the portions being served.

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# Ingredients You’ll Need:

→ Fries

01 - 6 medium russet potatoes or 1 bag of frozen fries (28–32 oz)

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil (if using fresh potatoes)

03 - 1–2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning

04 - ¼ cup ranch dressing (plus extra for dipping)

→ Cheese Sauce

05 - 2 tablespoons butter

06 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

07 - ⅔ cup milk

08 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

# How to Make It:

01 - Cook frozen fries according to the package in an uncrowded layer, or cut fresh russets into even quarter-inch sticks. For fresh fries, heat the oven to 450°F, dry the sticks and toss with the two tablespoons of oil.

02 - Roast across enough trays to avoid crowding, turn partway through and check from twenty minutes until tender and browned. While the fries finish, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for one to two minutes without letting it darken.

03 - Whisk in the measured milk gradually until smooth and lightly thickened. Remove from heat and stir in cheddar in handfuls until melted; loosen with a little extra milk only if needed.

04 - Season the hot fries with Cajun seasoning, starting with one tablespoon. Spoon the thick cheese sauce over individual servings and drizzle with ranch. Serve at once with extra dressing alongside.

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