French Fries

French Fries, the way we make it

Make it at home

Ingredients

• 1 lb frozen French fries (shoestring or crinkle-cut)
• 1 cup (about 6 oz) Velveeta or American processed cheese, cubed
• ¼ cup evaporated milk
• 2 tbsp pickled jalapeño brine (from the jar)
• ½ tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp chili powder
• Kosher salt, to taste
• 1 fresh jalapeño, sliced into rounds (or use pickled slices)
• 2 scallions, sliced on the bias

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 425°F (or heat 2–3 inches of vegetable oil in a deep pot to 375°F for frying). Bake or fry the frozen fries according to package directions until deeply golden and crispy.

2. 2

   While the fries cook, combine the cubed Velveeta and evaporated milk in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir constantly until fully melted and smooth, about 4–5 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in the pickled jalapeño brine, cumin, and chili powder. Taste and adjust seasoning. Keep warm on the lowest heat setting, stirring occasionally so it doesn't scorch.

4. 4

   The moment the fries are done, season them immediately with kosher salt and pile them into a wide shallow bowl or basket.

5. 5

   Ladle the warm nacho cheese sauce generously over the top of the fries — you can also serve it in a ramekin on the side for dipping.

6. 6

   Top with fresh jalapeño rounds and sliced scallions. Eat immediately while the fries are still crispy.

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