Oven Baked Cheesy Potatoes
- Cuisine: American
- Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Skill Level: Beginner
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- Yield: 4
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 20m
- Cook Time: 60m
- Ready In: 1:20 h
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter,melted
- 1/4 cup (60 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 cloves garlic,peeled and finely chopped
- 2¼ cups (560 ml) beef broth
- 1¹⁄³ cups (280 ml) chicken broth
- freshly ground black pepper
- 2 pounds (960 g) Russet potatoes,peeled and cut into sticks (1/2 inch (1.25 cm)) thick
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) white vinegar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup (125 g) grated Cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup (60 g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup (60 g) chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Method
Step 1
In a small mixing bowl,combine cornstarch and water. Stir well,until cornstarch dissolved. Set aside.
Step 2
In a large saucepan,combine melted butter and all-purpose flour. Cook over medium high heat,stirring,for 5 minutes,until mixture turns golden brown. Add chopped garlic and continue to cook for a further 30 seconds.
Step 3
Add beef and chicken broth and,stirring,bring to a boil. Stir in cornstarch mixture,then reduce heat to low and simmer for 3-5 minutes until sauce thickens. Season to taste with black pepper and salt if necessary. Set sauce aside and keep warm.
Step 4
Place potato sticks in a large pot. Add enough cold water to cover by 2 inches (5 cm). Add vinegar and bring pot to a boil and cook for 5 minutes. Drain and place cooked potato sticks on paper towel to absorb moisture. Move potatoes to a wire rack,in a single layer,and allow to dry completely.
Step 5
Preheat your oven to 435 F (215 C) with the racks in the upper and lower third of the oven. Arrange dried potatoes in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and toss well to coat. Spread potatoes evenly onto 2 baking sheets,leaving some space between potato sticks.(be sure you place them in a single layer)
Step 6
Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes,then turn the fries over and rotate the baking sheets top to bottom. Bake for a further 20-30 minutes,then rotate pan top to bottom once more, until golden brown.
Step 7
In a large bowl,combine fried potatoes and reserved warm sauce. Toss well to coat. Sprinkle with cheeses and fresh herbs. Toss well to combine. Season with salt and black pepper. Serve hot.