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Animal-Style-Fries-Recipe

Animal Style Fries

Recipe Author: Margaret

Animal Style Fries are a delightful twist on traditional fries, boasting rich flavors from caramelized onions, melted cheese, and a zesty homemade sauce. Perfect for a quick dinner or a tasty snack, this easy recipe is sure to satisfy your cravings for comfort food.

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  • Prep Time 15 minutes
  • Cook Time 55 minutes
  • Yield 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium yellow onions, diced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Pinch of black pepper
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tbsp ketchup
  • 2 tbsp sweet pickle relish
  • 1 tsp mustard
  • ½ tsp vinegar
  • Pinch garlic powder (optional)
  • Pinch onion powder (optional)
  • 26-32 oz homemade french fries or frozen fries
  • 6 slices American cheese


Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add diced onions, sprinkling with salt and pepper; stir to combine.
  3. Cook onions for 35-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and caramelized.
  4. While onions cook, prepare the sauce by whisking together mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, mustard, vinegar, garlic powder, and onion powder in a bowl.
  5. Cook fries according to package instructions or prepare homemade fries.
  6. Top hot fries with American cheese slices and return to the oven to melt the cheese.
  7. Once onions are caramelized, place them on top of the fries and drizzle with the prepared sauce.

Notes

For extra flavor, add more seasonings to the sauce.
Feel free to use store-bought frozen fries for convenience.
Customize toppings with jalapeños or bacon for additional flavor.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/6 of the recipe)
  • Calories: 500
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.