Cheesy French Onion Fries
A delicious comfort food treat combining caramelized onions and gooey cheese over crispy fries.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Baking Sheet
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Frozen French Fries
- 1 pound Frozen French Fries Crinkle-cut or steak fries preferred.
Onions
- 2 medium Onions Yellow or sweet onions for caramelizing.
Butter
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter For sautéing the onions.
Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil To prevent butter from burning.
Garlic
- 2 cloves Minced Garlic For added flavor.
Beef Broth
- 1/2 cup Beef Broth To enhance the flavor of the onions.
Cheese
- 2 cups Shredded Cheese Gruyère or Swiss cheese recommended.
Fresh Herbs
- to taste Fresh Thyme or Parsley For garnish.
Salt and Pepper
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven according to the instructions on the package of your frozen French fries (typically around 425°F or 220°C).
- Peel and thinly slice the onions into half-moon shapes.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the sliced onions to the skillet and stir gently to coat.
- Cook the onions over medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until they soften and turn light golden.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the beef broth and continue cooking for another 5-10 minutes until the liquid has mostly evaporated and the onions are deeply caramelized.
- Spread the frozen French fries on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake according to package instructions (about 20-25 minutes).
- Once the fries are cooked, sprinkle the shredded cheese over them while hot.
- Top the fries with the caramelized onions and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately.
Notes
For variations, consider adding crushed red pepper flakes for spice or using different cheese blends.