Skinny Texas Cheese Fries |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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Guiltless cheesy seasoned fries topped with bacon, jalapeños and scallions served with a cool homemade low-fat buttermilk ranch on the side. Folks... this is sooooo good!! Pure comfort food!! Ingredients:
servings: 2 • serving size: 1/2 • old points: 6 pt • points+: 7 pt |
calories: 259 • fat: 12.3 g • protein: 10.1 g • carb: 29 g • fiber: 2.9 g • sugar: 1.4 g |
sodium: 590.5 mg (without salt) |
if you make the homemade low-fat buttermilk ranch ad 1 point plus or 52 calories. |
ingredients |
2 medium potatoes (2/3 lb total), yukon gold or russet, washed and dried (skin on) |
2 tsp olive oil |
1 tsp smoked paprika |
1/4 tsp chili powder |
1/4 tsp onion powder |
1/4 tsp garlic powder |
1/8 tsp cumin |
coarse salt and fresh cracked pepper |
1 slice center cut bacon, cooked & finely chopped |
1/3 cup sharp shredded cheddar cheese |
2 tbsp diced scallions |
1 tbsp sliced pickled jalapeno (jarred on canned) |
low-fat buttermilk ranch dressing |
servings: 13 • size: 1/4 cup • old points: 1 pts • points+: 1 pts |
calories: 52.3 • fat: 2.0 g • carbs: 5.5 g • fiber: 0.0 g • protein: 3.4 g • sugar: 3.7 g |
sodium: 288.8 mg |
ingredients |
3/4 cup fat free sour cream |
3/4 cup fat free greek yogurt |
1/3 cup hellman's light mayonnaise |
1 tsp garlic powder |
1 tsp onion powder |
1 tbsp chopped fresh chives |
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley |
1 tsp salt |
freshly ground pepper |
1-2 tbsp white balsamic vinegar |
2 cups 1% low fat buttermilk |
Directions:
1. Directions:
2. Preheat the oven to 400°. Line baking sheet with foil for easy clean-up. Lightly coat with cooking spray.
3. Cut each potato lengthwise into 1/4 inch thin slices; then cut each slice into 1/4 inch fries.
4. In a large bowl, combine cut potatoes and oil; toss well. Add seasoning (paprika to salt and pepper). Toss to coat.
5. Place potatoes in a single layer on a lightly greased large baking sheet. Bake uncovered for about 25 minutes or until tender crisp, turning once half way through (depending on thickness this may require more or less time).
6. Remove from oven, place fries into two small oven safe dishes (or one large dish for sharing), top with cheddar cheese, sliced jalapenos, scallions and bacon bits and return to oven for about 2 minutes, or until the cheese melts. Serve with low fat buttermilk ranch dressing and serve.
7. Low-fat Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
8. Directions:
9. In a small bowl or large measuring cup, combine the sour cream, yogurt, mayonnaise, garlic, powder, onion powder, parsley, chives, salt, and cracked pepper. Mix well.
10. Stir in the white balsamic vinegar; then buttermilk.
11. Adjust the seasonings to taste, adding another tablespoon of balsamic vinegar if desired. The flavors will become bolder over time.
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