Description
A delicious and easy-to-make side dish featuring crispy baked shoestring fries tossed in a flavorful garlic butter sauce with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley for a savory, satisfying snack or accompaniment.
Ingredients
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Fries
- 16 ounces frozen shoestring fries (1 bag, or homemade)
Garlic Parmesan Sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (¼ stick)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
- â…› teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (divided)
- 2 tablespoons fresh minced parsley
Instructions
- Bake the fries: Preheat your oven and bake the fries following the package instructions until they are crispy and golden brown. This usually takes about 25-30 minutes.
- Prepare the garlic butter: While the fries are baking, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Add the minced garlic to the melted butter.
- Toast the garlic and melt cheese: Allow the butter to gently simmer and cook the garlic until it is slightly toasted, about 90 seconds. Then stir in garlic salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and 2 tablespoons of the Parmesan cheese. Heat just until the cheese melts, combining all the flavors well.
- Toss fries with sauce: When the fries are crisp and done baking, remove them from the oven. Pour the garlic butter mixture over the fries and toss thoroughly to evenly coat each fry.
- Garnish and serve: Transfer the coated fries to a serving platter. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese and fresh minced parsley on top. Serve immediately while warm and enjoy.
Notes
- You can use homemade shoestring fries if preferred; just make sure they are cut thinly for best crispness.
- Adjust cayenne pepper quantity if you prefer less or more heat.
- For a richer flavor, consider using freshly grated Parmesan cheese rather than pre-grated.
- Serve these fries as a side dish or a tasty snack with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the oven to maintain crispiness.
