Texas Fries

SusieQusie's Note:

My version of the Riscky's BBQ Original. They offer them as an appetizer but I can make a meal of it. While the real thing is best, one serving equals my total monthly fat allotment. I skinnied it down by sauteeing the onions & peppers rather than dropping them in the deep fryer as they do. I also prefer to oven bake fresh cut potatoes.We like them to put the quick back in our step so I pepper heavily. Fork required!

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 32 ounces frozen french fries (or use your favorite home made version)
• 1 large sweet onion , peeled, sliced thin & ringed
• 1 cup slicedpickled jalapeno peppers, canned (preferred) or 1 cup sliced fresh jalapeno
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• salt
• ground black pepper
• ranch dressing (optional)

Directions:

1. Bake or fry potatoes, whichever you prefer.
2. Pour oil in a large skillet. Add onions & jalapenos & cook, stirring often, till onions are tender, about 5 minutes.
3. **We prefer the canned jalapenos because the vinegar seeps into the onions while cooking & flavors the whole dish. If using fresh peppers, you may need either more oil or a dash of vinegar.
4. Spoon half the onion/pepper mixture onto a serving dish. Top with hot fries. Add remaining onion & peppers.
5. Salt to taste but pepper liberally.
6. To make it authentic, serve with ranch dressing for dipping rather than ketchup.

Reviews

[puppitypup]

What a great recipe! We baked the fries and used diced canned jalapenos, although only about half of what the recipe called for. I couldn't resist sprinkling some shredded cheese on top and sticking back under the broiler for a minute. Delicious with homemade ranch dressing! Thank you for posting Susie. Made for ZaarStars tag, please see my rating system.

[Kittencalskitchen]

We love spice so this was right up my family's alley! I used fresh jalapeno peppers and homemade fries and served with ranch dressing both my DH and Ds loved this and I will make again soon, thanks for sharing Susie!

[iris5555]

Wow these were good! I used fewer jalapenos but still enjoyed plenty of spice. The ranch dressing helps cool the heat a bit.