Old Bay Fries

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My version of our local Chickie & Pete's Restaurant Crab Fries. No crab meat is in the recipe, just the seasoning. These were created for the customers missing crabs in the months crabs were not available.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 2 (16 ounce) packages frozen crinkle-cut French fries

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 2 tablespoons seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®), or more to taste

Cheese Sauce:

  • ¼ cup milk

  • ½ teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)

  • 8 ounces white American cheese (such as Kraft® Deluxe), diced

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

  2. Toss French fries and oil together in a large bowl. Add 2 tablespoons seafood seasoning and toss to coat. Place on the prepared baking sheet.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until crispy, 35 to 45 minutes.

  4. While fries are baking, make the cheese sauce by combining milk and seafood seasoning in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over low heat. Add cheese when milk begins to steam and little bubbles begin to form around the edges. Stir gently and frequently until all cheese is melted. Serve immediately on the side as a dipping sauce with hot fries.

Recipe Tip

The sauce will form a "skin" on the surface when left standing. Gently stir and it will melt.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

431 Calories
26g Fat
39g Carbs
12g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 431
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g 33%
Saturated Fat 10g 51%
Cholesterol 36mg 12%
Sodium 1653mg 72%
Total Carbohydrate 39g 14%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 12g 24%
Vitamin C 26mg 29%
Calcium 234mg 18%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 706mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.