Smoky Cheese Fries

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Source: Rachael Ray

Serves 6 people

Categories: Potatoes, Rachael Ray, Side Dish

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen waffle-shaped French fries
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
  • 2 chipotle chiles in adobo, chopped
  • 1 -2 tablespoon adobo sauce

Directions

  1. Preheat oven and bake the waffle fries according to package directions.

  2. Heat the tomato sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat; cook it for a minute or two.

  3. Heat the butter until melted in another pan over medium heat; whisk in the flour; cook the flour for a minute, then add the tomato paste.

  4. Cook for a minute longer, then whisk in the milk; when the sauce bubbles, stir in the cheese, chipotles, and adobo sauce; season to taste with salt.

  5. Remove the fries from the oven when they are crisp and golden brown.

  6. Spoon the thick cheese sauce over the waffle fries; serve.

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