guiltless french fries
Who doesn't love French fries? Who doesn't love seasoned crispy French fries? This is a great, quick, and easy side dish to make. The hubby loves all things potatoes and can't get enough of them. IF, and I mean IF, there are any leftovers, they chop up nicely in a breakfast burrito the next morning or in an omelet. I've been making these potatoes for over 25 years, and made them again last night with grilled salmon and collard greens. Serve with catsup or ranch dressing. I bet you will be eating them before they even get to the table.
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We could definitely eat an entire plate of these guiltless French fries. The potatoes are tossed in a fantastic seasoning that's a little smoky, savory, and sweet. Once baked, the potatoes are soft inside but slightly crispy outside. Since they're baked, not fried, and only use 3 Tbsp of olive oil, they are a healthier and tastier side dish.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds potatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon bacon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
How To Make guiltless french fries
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Step 1Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Wash and scrub really well. Leave the skins on and cut them into quarters. Toss the potatoes well with the olive oil. -
Step 2Mix all the cheeses with the spices in a small bowl.
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Step 3I like easy clean-up and am a huge fan of non-stick foil. Put the oiled, quartered potatoes on a sheet pan sprayed with oil or lined with non-stick foil (non-stick foil works best).
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Step 4Sprinkle the seasonings to coat each potato... take your time. Every bite should be a little slice of Heaven with all those wonderful seasonings.
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Step 5Place in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.
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Step 6Turn the pan and bake another 30 minutes if you want them crispy. If you want them soft, bake only another 10 minutes.
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