Heart-Healthy Fries with Cheese Sauce
Satisfy your cravings guilt-free with these Heart-Healthy Fries with Cheese Sauce—an irresistible twist on classic comfort food. Made with oven-baked Russet potatoes seasoned with garlic, paprika, and onion powder, these crispy fries skip the fryer for a wholesome touch. The star of the dish is a velvety cheese sauce crafted from reduced-fat sharp cheddar, low-fat milk, and a hint of ground mustard for tangy depth—all while cutting back on calories without sacrificing flavor. Perfectly golden fries drizzled with creamy bliss are finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a vibrant, aromatic garnish. Ready in under an hour, this crowd-pleaser is ideal for sharing or indulging solo. Experience the perfect balance of indulgence and nutrition with this heart-healthy treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large Russet potatoes
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 cup Low-fat milk
- 1 cup Grated reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly. Cut each potato into even-sized sticks or wedges, about 1/4 inch thick.
In a large bowl, toss the potato strips with olive oil, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika until evenly coated.
Spread the potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
While the fries are baking, prepare the cheese sauce. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the low-fat milk and cornstarch until smooth.
Place the saucepan over medium heat, stirring often, until the mixture begins to thicken, about 3-5 minutes.
Reduce heat to low and add the grated reduced-fat cheddar cheese, stirring until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
Stir in the ground mustard and black pepper, adjust the seasoning to taste, and remove from heat.
Once the fries are done baking, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly.
Transfer the baked fries to serving plates, drizzle with the cheese sauce, and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2033 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 67.3 g | 86% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.6 g | 108% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 79 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 2281 mg | 99% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 289.8 g | 105% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.2 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.3 g | ||
| Protein | 75.8 g | 152% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 1335 mg | 103% | |
| Iron | 15.7 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 7020 mg | 149% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
