Description
Louisiana Voodoo Fries are a crowd‑pleasing snack featuring crispy baked russet fries drenched in a silky cheese sauce, topped with smoky beef pepperoni and fresh green onions. This easy, oven‑baked recipe yields four servings of indulgent, cheesy goodness perfect for game nights, parties, or a quick comfort bite. The blend of smoked paprika, garlic, and onion powder adds depth, while the pepperoni gives a bold, savory finish that elevates the classic fry experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes, cut into fries
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Beef pepperoni, sliced
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss potato sticks with oil, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika; spread on a baking sheet.
- Bake 30‑35 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crisp.
- In a saucepan melt butter, add garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika; whisk in milk.
- Stir in shredded cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Drizzle cheese sauce over baked fries, top with sliced beef pepperoni and green onions. Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra crispness
- soak cut potatoes in cold water 15 minutes
- then pat dry. Adjust heat by adding cayenne or jalapeños. Substitute sweet potatoes for a sweeter twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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