Baked Cheese Fries

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat options lower calories while maintaining flavor.

monterey jack cheese

🥗Healthier: pepper jack cheese

💰Cheaper: mozzarella cheese

Pepper jack adds spice without increasing cost.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides creaminess with fewer calories.

bacon bits

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon bits

💰Cheaper: cooked bacon

Turkey bacon is lower in fat but still adds flavor.

Cut potatoes into matchsticks.

Soak in cold water for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Dry off fries with paper towels.

Pour on some olive oil and sprinkle sea salt, then stir.

Spread evenly on a sheet pan.

Bake at 425°F for 35-40 minutes.

Top with cheese and broil for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

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