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fresh cheese curds

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: shredded mozzarella

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

beef stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: chicken stock

Vegetable stock provides a lighter option.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds richness.

French fries

🥗Healthier: baked sweet potato fries

💰Cheaper: homemade fries

Baked sweet potato fries are lower in calories.

Prepare French fries by frying until golden brown and crispy.

In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.

Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until lightly browned.

Gradually add beef stock while whisking to avoid lumps.

Simmer gravy for 5-7 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally.

Season gravy with salt and black pepper to taste.

Place hot French fries on a serving plate.

Sprinkle fresh cheese curds generously over the fries.

Pour hot gravy over the fries and cheese curds immediately.

Serve while hot, allowing the cheese to melt slightly.

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