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Ultimate Chili Cheese Fries!

Ingredients

  • 3 medium potatoes yukon gold or russet, washed and dried (skin peeled)
  • 4 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 slices center cut thick bacon cooked & finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup sharp shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tbsp diced scallions
  • 1 tbsp sliced pickled Jalapeno jarred on canned
  • 1-2 cups Chili
  • 1/2 cup of softened cream cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 Degrees
  • Line a baking sheet with foil for easy clean-up. Lightly coat with cooking spray or with a couple of drizzles of olive oil (personal fav).
  • Cut each of your peeled potatoes lengthwise into thin slices;.
  • In a large bowl, combine the sliced potatoes and oil and add seasonings and make sure they are all coated completely
  • Place potatoes in a single layer on the greased baking sheet.
  • Bake uncovered for about 20-25 minutes or so until tender in the centers but lightly crisp outside, turning once half way through (depending on thickness this may require more or less time).
  • Remove from oven, place fries in a medium sized oven safe dish top with cream cheese, spread it over the fries as best and evenly as you can, then top with the hot chili , then finally the cheddar cheese, sliced jalapenos, scallions and bacon bits and return to oven for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese melts
  • ENJOY!