Loaded Tavern Fries

Ingredients

• 4 baking potatoes (large, washed and cut into fries)
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp salt (for potatoes)
• 1 tbsp pepper (for potatoes)
• 2 tsp garlic powder (for potatoes)
• 0.5 lb bacon
• 1 yellow onion (chopped)
• 1 tsp salt (for onions)
• 8 oz white mushrooms (sliced)
• 0.25 cup sour cream
• 4 green onions (chopped)
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 0.5 cup parmesan cheese (shredded)
• 1 tbsp garlic powder (for cheese sauce)

Steps

1. 1

   Cut your washed potatoes into your desired fries size and soak in cold water for 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Remove the potatoes from the water and thoroughly dry them.

3. 3

   Preheat the cooking hearth or oven to 375°F (190°C).

4. 4

   Toss the potatoes with the oil, salt, and pepper and spread them on a single layer on a baking sheet or large (warmed) cast iron skillet.

5. 5

   Bake for 20 minutes, then raise the heat to 425°F (220°C) and cook for another 20 minutes, or until they are golden brown.

6. 6

   While the fries are baking for the final 20 minutes, fry your bacon and let them sit on a paper towel when done.

7. 7

   Fry your onions in the bacon grease, tossing in the salt. Remove into a separate bowl.

8. 8

   Fry your mushrooms in the remaining grease.

9. 9

   In a saucepan over a medium heat cooking fire or stove, melt the butter and then whisk in the flour and garlic slowly.

10. 10

    Slowly add the milk and continue to stir until the mixture thickens in about 5 minutes.

11. 11

    Remove the butter mixture from the fire and stir in your salt, pepper, and cheeses until they completely melt.

12. 12

    When the fries are done, layer the cheese, onions, mushrooms, crumbled bacon, green onions, and sour cream onto the dish.

13. 13

    Serve to the hungriest of adventurers for a filling meal!

Notes

This recipe is really open to any sort of variation you'd be interested in. Try it with some barbecue pulled pork on top, or some spicy sauce! Making your own fries instead of buying store-bought helps lower the calories of this filling dish.

Nutrition per serving

• appetizer
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• side dish
• snack
• baked
• DnD inspired
• fantasy food
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