Description
A spicy and cheesy Cajun-inspired appetizer perfect for game day or as a comfort food snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs frozen French fries
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups whole milk
- 1½ cups shredded white cheddar cheese
- ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- Chopped fresh parsley
- Extra Cajun seasoning or paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven according to French fry package instructions.
- Toss fries with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and black pepper.
- Bake fries until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in milk and cook until thickened, about 3–4 minutes.
- Reduce heat and stir in cheese until smooth.
- Add Cajun seasoning and paprika.
- Spread fries on a serving tray, drizzle generously with Cajun cheese sauce.
- Sprinkle with parsley and extra seasoning.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra spice, add more cayenne pepper.
- Use freshly shredded cheese for a smoother sauce.
- Best served hot for maximum crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg