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cheese curds

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: shredded mozzarella

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while shredded mozzarella is more accessible.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be more affordable.

Prepare the gravy by dissolving cornstarch in a small bowl with water and set aside.

In a large saucepan, melt 6 tablespoons unsalted butter over medium heat.

Add 1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour to the melted butter and cook, stirring regularly for about 5 minutes until the mixture turns golden brown.

Add 10 ounces chicken broth and bring to a boil, stirring with a whisk.

Add half of the cornstarch mixture to the gravy and simmer for a minute or so, adjusting thickness with more cornstarch as needed.

Season the gravy with pepper and additional salt if necessary to taste.

Prepare the fries by cutting 2 pounds of russet potatoes into 1/2 inch thick sticks and soaking them in cold water for at least one hour.

Heat peanut or other frying oil in a deep fryer or large heavy pot to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.

Remove the potatoes from the water, blot them dry with paper towels, and add them to the oil.

Cook the fries for 5 to 8 minutes until they start to cook but are not yet browned, then remove and place on a wire rack.

Increase the oil temperature to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Once heated, return the fries to the oil and cook until golden brown, then remove to a paper towel lined bowl and season lightly with salt while still warm.

In a large clean bowl, add the fried fries and ladle hot gravy over them, tossing to coat.

Add 2 cups of cheese curds and toss with the hot fries and gravy, then serve immediately with freshly ground pepper.

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