Maeve Cheese Fries

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 10
Crispy Maeve Cheese Fries with a Cheesy Twist
in Appetizer

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 slices bread ( about 1/4-inch thick )
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup grated hard cheese
1/2 cup cream cheese
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 garlic clove , crushed
1/2 teaspoon caraway seed
1 pinch black pepper
2 chopped shallots ( scallions ) or 2 spring onions ( scallions )
1 egg
bacon fat or butter ( for frying )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
690
Sugar
2g
Fat
61g
Maeve Cheese Fries are a fun and tasty twist on classic french fries. The crispy bread cubes and flavorful cheese mixture create a delicious dish that is perfect for snacking or as a side dish to a family meal. The combination of hard and cream cheese gives the dish a delightful cheesy flavor that is sure to please cheese lovers young and old. While this dish is not particularly healthy, it can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation. Use good quality ingredients to elevate the dish, and experiment with different hard cheese flavors to find your favorite combination.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 200°C.
2.Cut the bread into 1/2 inch cubes and set aside.
3.In a mixing bowl, combine the hard cheese, cream cheese, paprika, garlic, caraway seeds, pepper, and shallots. Mix well.
4.Add the egg to the mixture and mix again until everything is evenly combined.
5.In a frying pan, heat the bacon fat or butter over medium heat. Fry the bread cubes until golden brown and crispy. Drain on kitchen paper to remove excess grease.
6.Pour the cheese mixture into a baking dish and top with the fried bread cubes.
7.Bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8.Serve hot and enjoy!

PROS

Maeve Cheese Fries are a fun twist on classic french fries! The mix of creamy and crispy textures creates a satisfying bite, and the combination of hard and cream cheese gives the dish a delightful cheesy flavor.

This recipe is easy to make and requires only a few ingredients.

CONS

This dish is high in calories and fat due to the cheese and bread.
Enjoy in moderation and pair with a healthy side dish to balance the meal.

Frying the bread cubes can be messy and time-consuming.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dish should not be deemed healthy, it can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation.
Hard cheese is a good source of calcium, which can help support bone health. However, it is also high in saturated fat, so it should be consumed in moderation.
Caraway seeds have been linked to aiding digestion and may help reduce inflammation in the body.

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