Products used in this recipe
Fondue and Fries
Yield: 4 Servings
Yield: 4 Servings
Looking to elevate your fry game? Here's an idea—Crispy Junior Cut SIDEWINDERS™ Fries served with a trio of unique, house-made sauces for dipping—Florentine, French onion, and buffalo cheese—ooh-la-la.
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Butter, divided | 4 oz. | |
| Garlic, chopped | 1 oz. | |
| White cheese sauce, divided | 3 cups | |
| Salt | as needed | |
| Black pepper, ground | as needed | |
| Onions, 1/4-inch dice | 1 cup | |
| Sugar | 1 tsp. | |
| Maggi sauce | 1 tsp. | |
| Buffalo sauce | 1/4 cup | |
| Blue cheese crumbles | 1 oz. | |
| Simplot SIDEWINDERS™ Fries: Junior Cut Savory SIDEWINDERS™ Fries, Skin On Junior Cut | 1 lb. |
Preparation Instructions:
- Step 1
- Thaw spinach, hold chilled until ready to use.
- Step 2
- Preheat deep fryer to 345˚F.
- Step 3
- Melt 2 oz. of butter in a pan, add garlic and thawed spinach, cook until spinach is heated through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in 1 cup white cheese sauce and bring to a slow boil. Turn heat off, taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Hold warm for service.
- Step 4
- Melt remaining 2 oz. of butter in a pan, add diced onions and 1 tsp. of sugar. Cook over medium heat until onions turn golden brown, stir often. Add Maggi sauce and 16 oz. white cheese sauce. Bring to a low boil, turn off heat. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Hold warm for service.
- Step 5
- Place buffalo sauce and the remaining 16 oz. white cheese sauce in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer. Remove from heat and stir in blue cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Hold warm for service.
- Step 6
- Cook fries in fryer for 2-1/2 to 3 minutes. Tranfer to a serving plate and serve with warm dipping sauces on the side.
