These oven baked curly cheese fries are a wonderfully healthy potato snack.
Who else is excited for Super Bowl Sunday? After all, we all know one of the best things about football parties. The food, of course! 😉 Today, I have a perfect party food for you that’s sure to be a hit on game day: oven baked curly cheese fries.
These aren’t ordinary cheese “fries”. They’re mixed with a hint of garlic, baked in the oven so no frying is required, and topped with aged cheddar cheese and fresh scallions. What a fun and healthy treat!
How to make oven baked curly cheese fries
*Free printable recipe card is available at the end of the post.
To make the fries, first preheat the oven to 400 ℉. Next, prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
For slicing the potatoes, I used my 4-blade spiralizer from Paderno World Cuisine. If you don’t have a spiralizer, you can also slice them by hand with a julienne peeler.
If you are using a spiralizer like the Paderno, make sure to buy fat potatoes that are relatively straight. Peel them and trim the end of each potato flat in order to secure a firm hold onto the sharp prongs. Make sure to keep the potato centered in the unit. This will turn out wonderfully long spirals each time.
I sliced the potatoes using the blade with the large triangles. Then I snipped the slices into smaller 12-inch long strands. These strands will curl up, but any longer than that will be harder to eat.
Aren’t they pretty? Just asking to be seasoned and baked to crispy perfection.
Transfer the curly potato strands to a large bowl. Mix oil, garlic and salt together in a small bowl and pour the oil mixture over the potatoes. Toss to coat.
Place potatoes on your parchment lined baking pan and bake for about 15 minutes. Spread them out so they’ll cook evenly. Then turn the potatoes over with a spatula and bake for 10 minutes more.
Sprinkle with shredded cheese and bake for two more minutes until the cheese melts. I used an aged cheddar. Aged cheeses are supposed to have a lower lactose content than lesser aged varieties.
Voila! Wonderfully curly cheesy fries. No deep frying necessary. Make sure to save some for yourself as these will probably be wolfed down in minutes.
Pro Tips And Recipe Notes
- I love topping these curly cheese fries with aged cheddar cheese. What kind of toppings would you add? Bacon, jalapeños, blue cheese, chili, tomatoes, avocado, mozzarella, sour cream, hot sauce or even caramelized onions? It’s up to you.
- For slicing the potatoes, I used my 4-blade spiralizer from Paderno World Cuisine. using the blade with the large triangles. If you don’t have a spiralizer, you can also slice them by hand with a julienne peeler.
- If you are using a spiralizer like the Paderno, make sure to buy fat potatoes that are relatively straight. Peel them and trim the end of each potato flat in order to secure a firm hold onto the sharp prongs. Make sure to keep the potato centered in the unit. This will turn out wonderfully long spirals each time.
Serve while cheering for your favorite team. Congrats to all of you Panthers and Broncos fans! May the best team win! 🙂
P.S. If you make this recipe, share your snap on Instagram and tag #glutenfreehomestead. I always love seeing your photos.
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Oven Baked Curly Cheese Fries
Ingredients
- 2 potatoes peeled
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup aged cheddar cheese grated
- scallions chopped
Instructions
- Cut potatoes into curly strands using a spiralizer.Then snip or break them with your fingers into about 12 inch long strands. Place them in a bowl.
- Mix oil, garlic and salt together in a small bowl and pour mixture over the potatoes. Toss to coat.
- Place potatoes on your parchment lined baking pan and bake for about 15 minutes. Then turn the potatoes over with a spatula and bake for 10 minutes more.
- Sprinkle with shredded cheese and bake for 2 more minutes until the cheese melts.
- Garnish with chopped scallions and serve with dip.
Notes
- I love topping these curly cheese fries with aged cheddar cheese. What kind of toppings would you add? Bacon, jalapeños, blue cheese, chili, tomatoes, avocado, mozzarella, sour cream, hot sauce or even caramelized onions? It’s up to you.
- For slicing the potatoes, I used my 4-blade spiralizer from Paderno World Cuisine. using the blade with the large triangles. If you don’t have a spiralizer, you can also slice them by hand with a julienne peeler.
- If you are using a spiralizer like the Paderno, make sure to buy fat potatoes that are relatively straight. Peel them and trim the end of each potato flat in order to secure a firm hold onto the sharp prongs. Make sure to keep the potato centered in the unit. This will turn out wonderfully long spirals each time.
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K. Lee Banks says
Oh my goodness, these look absolutely scrumptious!!! I will have to try this. Thanks for sharing!
Barbara says
Terrific K.Lee. I think you’re going to love them.
Audrey says
This would disappear very fast around my house. Thanks for sharing on the Creative K. Kids Tasty Tuesdays Linky Party. I hope you will join us again next week.
Barbara says
Ha ha I know what you mean. And thanks. I’ll definitely be joining you again.
Joy @ yummy seconds says
These looks delicious. I love the combination of simple yet tasty ingredients. Thanks for sharing. #LifeLoving Linky!
Barbara says
Thank you, Joy! Do you have a spiralizer?
Lou Lou Girls says
Love! Pinned and tweeted! Thank you so much for sharing this with us at our linky party. We hope to see you next Monday @ 7 because we can’t wait to see your new creations! Happy Sunday! Lou Lou Girls
Barbara says
Thank you so much for pinning and tweeting. I appreciate that.
Raia says
I love my spiralizer! I’m gonna have to try these. 🙂 Thanks for sharing them at Savoring Saturdays!
Barbara says
Very good, Raia. I hope you love ’em, 🙂
Life Loving says
These look really delicious, I would happily wolf these down on any day (let alone a sports game day!) I like the addition of the spring onions and garlic powder. I bet that really adds something.
Sally @ Life Loving
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Barbara says
You’re so right, Sally. I have to make two trays of these because my family loves them at least once a week. No special occasion necessary. 🙂