Copycat Chili's Texas Cheese Fries Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon pickle brine
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon fresh chopped parsley
• 1 teaspoon fresh chopped dill
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• 1 pound frozen French fries
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 2/3 cup grated cheddar cheese
• 2/3 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
• 1/3 cup cooked chopped bacon
• 1/3 cup pickled jalapeño slices
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh scallions

Instructions

1. 1

   For the ranch, place the mayonnaise, sour cream, pickle juice, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, parsley, and dill in a medium bowl.

2. 2

   Whisk to combine, cover, and refrigerate until ready to use.

3. 3

   For the fries, fill a large pot ⅓-full with oil and bring it to 350 F over medium-high heat.

4. 4

   Preheat the oven to 350 F.

5. 5

   Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

6. 6

   Place the frozen fries in a large bowl and sprinkle them with cornstarch.

7. 7

   Toss the fries in the cornstarch until evenly coated.

8. 8

   Working in batches, fry the fries until golden and crisp, for about 3 minutes.

9. 9

   Remove the fries from the oil using a skimmer, letting any excess oil drip off. Transfer them to the prepared baking sheet.

10. 10

    Season the fries with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.

11. 11

    Top the seasoned fries with the grated cheddar and Jack cheeses.

12. 12

    Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 5 to 10 minutes or until the cheese has melted.

13. 13

    Remove the baking sheet from the oven and top with bacon, jalapeño, and scallions.

14. 14

    Serve with the ranch dipping sauce on the side.