Pimento Cheese Fries

Pimento cheese is a popular Southern dish that originated in the United States. It is made from cheese, mayonnaise, and pimento peppers, and is often used as a spread or dip.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

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Pimento Cheese Fries

Cooking Method: Baking, Frying Cuisine: American Courses: Any, Appetizer Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1520

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 16 ounce Frozen French Fries
• 1 cup Pimento Cheese Spread
• 4 strips Bacon
• 2 stalks Green Onions
• 2 peppers Jalapeno Peppers
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Cook the French fries according to the package instructions.
3. While the fries are cooking, fry the bacon until crispy. Once cooked, crumble the bacon and set aside.
4. Finely chop the green onions and jalapeno peppers.
5. In a large bowl, combine the pimento cheese spread, chopped green onions, chopped jalapeno peppers, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
6. Once the fries are cooked, remove them from the oven and transfer to a serving dish.
7. Top the fries with the pimento cheese mixture and sprinkle with the crumbled bacon.
8. Place the dish back in the oven for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
10. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 380kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25g39%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 2g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.