Skinny Texas Cheese Fries

By sklesley

Ingredients

• 2 medium Potatoes, washed and dried
• 2 tsp. olive oil
• 1 tsp. smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp. chili powder
• 1/4 tsp. onion powder
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/8 tsp. cumin
• Coarse salt and fresh cracked pepper
• 2 pieces bacon, cooked and finely chopped
• 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tsp. chopped scallions
• 1 tbsp. sliced jalapeno

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400. Line baking sheet with foil. Cut fries into French fry sticks, 1/4" thick. Combine potatoes and oil, toss well. Mix seasonings, salt and pepper; toss with potatoes. Place potatoes in single layer on baking sheet. Bake uncovered for 25 min, or until tender, turning once halfway through. Remove from oven and place fries into 2 small oven safe dishes. Top with cheese, jalapeno, scallions, and bacon. Return to oven for two minutes or until cheese melts.