Ultimate Spicy Cheese Fries

  1. Spread out the grated cheese in a single layer on a silicone liner on a baking sheet.
  2. If you don't use a silicone liner, youll never fully recover the cheese from your tray.
  3. Bake at your ovens lowest setting (mine was 175F).
  4. After about 2-3 hours, youll see a puddle of grease.
  5. Pull the cheese out and mop up the oil with paper towels not because grease is bad, but because it will keep your cheese from drying properly.
  6. Bake for another 7-8 hours, for a total of 10 hours.
  7. If your ovens lowest temp is higher, the time will be reduced, but make sure you keep an eye on it so it doesnt burn.
  8. Remove the baking sheet and cool for at least 30 minutes, then peel the resulting giant cheese cracker off the silicone liner.
  9. Break it into bits small enough to fit into a spice grinder, and pulse until you have a nice powder, just a few seconds.
  10. Feel free to keep any extra around in the fridge in a tightly sealed container.
  11. Itll last as long as regular cheddar, if not a bit longer because its been dehydrated.
  12. Cut the serranos into thin slices, add to a screaming hot skillet with some neutral oil (vegetable, peanut, canola, etc.)
  13. and cook until browned on the edges.
  14. Remove from heat, drain excess oil and set aside.
  15. Cut your fries (about 1/4-1/3 inch thick) and put them in a nonreactive bowl full of cold water.
  16. Let them soak for about an hour, then remove and dry well with a clean dish towel.
  17. Set your fryer to about 325F (or use a thermometer with a heavy-bottomed, high-sided pan).
  18. Cook for about 5 minutes, turning a few times if youre using a pan instead of a fryer.
  19. Take the fries out, drain on paper towels and cool for a few minutes.
  20. They wont look ready yet thats because youre about to fry them again.
  21. Turn the heat up to 375F, and once hot enough, put the fries back in for another 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown.
  22. Toss with the cheddar powder, salt, and serranos, and serve immediately.

cheddar, russet potatoes, serrano chilies, frying oil, salt

Taken from www.foodrepublic.com/recipes/ultimate-spicy-cheese-fries-recipe/ (may not work)

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