Bold Spiced Fries (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Potato Fries

01 - 28-32 oz of frozen fries
02 - 1 ½ tsp of brown sugar
03 - ¼ tsp of garlic powder
04 - ¼ tsp onion powder
05 - ¼ tsp chili powder
06 - ¼ tsp smoked paprika
07 - ¼ tsp salt
08 - ¼ tsp ground black pepper
09 - 4 tbsp ranch dressing, plus extra for dipping

→ Cheddar Sauce

10 - 2 tbsp butter
11 - 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
12 - 2/3 cup milk
13 - 1 cup freshly shredded medium cheddar

# Instructions:

01 - Switch on the oven following the temperature on the fry package. Cover 2 baking trays with foil, then lightly coat with cooking spray. In a small bowl, mix all the powders and seasoning (skip the ranch). Scatter the fries evenly over the two sheets. Toss them gently with the mixed spices and save a pinch of seasoning for topping later.
02 - Follow the instructions on the package to bake the fries. Rotate the trays halfway if the recipe suggests.
03 - Melt some butter over low-medium heat in a skillet. Stir in the flour and whisk for about a minute or two. Slowly add milk while whisking to get the mixture smooth. Keep it on the heat for a bit until it thickens, then add cheddar in small portions, mixing until melted. Keep this on the lowest heat setting to stay warm without cooking further. If it hardens, add a tiny splash of milk.
04 - On a serving plate, pile up a quarter of the fries. Pour about 1/4 cup of cheese sauce on top. Add some ranch over it, then sprinkle with the leftover seasoning mix. Do the same for the rest of the fries.
05 - Eat right away while hot! If you'd like, serve with extras like cheese sauce on the side, additional ranch, or ketchup.