Tommy Fries Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 30 minutes
🍳 Cook Time: 30 minutes
⏰ Total Time: 1 hour
🍽️ Servings: 10
Description:
These delectable Tommy Fries are a delightful recreation of the beloved appetizer served at T-Bones Steakhouse in Charleston, SC. Despite the mystery behind their name, these fries are a crowd-pleaser, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound bacon
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 10 potatoes
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 bottle Ranch Dressing
Instructions:
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Prepare Potatoes:
- Start by boiling the potatoes until they’re soft. Once cooked, remove them from the water and allow them to cool slightly.
- Carefully slip off the potato peels and then proceed to cube the potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
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Season Potatoes:
- Season the cubed potatoes with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences. Ensure they’re evenly coated with the seasoning.
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Cook Bacon:
- In a skillet over medium heat, fry the bacon until it becomes crisp and golden brown. Remember to save the bacon grease for later use.
- Once the bacon is cooked, transfer it to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease. Allow it to cool, then crumble it into smaller pieces. Set aside.
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Brown Potatoes:
- Using the same skillet with the reserved bacon grease, brown the seasoned potato cubes until they develop a crispy exterior and a tender interior. Once done, remove them from the skillet and set aside.
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Prepare Platter:
- Preheat your oven’s broiler function. Then, take an oven-safe platter and pour the entire bottle of Ranch Dressing onto it, spreading it evenly to cover the surface.
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Assemble Tommy Fries:
- Arrange the browned potato cubes on top of the Ranch Dressing, creating a generous layer.
- Sprinkle the crumbled bacon over the potatoes, ensuring it’s evenly distributed.
- Next, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the entire dish, covering the potatoes and bacon with a generous layer of cheese.
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Broil to Perfection:
- Place the assembled platter under the broiler in your oven until the cheese melts and turns bubbly and golden brown. Keep a close eye on it to prevent burning, as broilers can be quite powerful.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Once the cheese has melted to perfection, carefully remove the platter from the oven. These Tommy Fries are best served hot, straight from the oven, as a tantalizing side dish or appetizer.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 554.9
- Fat: 35.7g
- Saturated Fat: 16.4g
- Cholesterol: 78.6mg
- Sodium: 672.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 38.1g
- Fiber: 4.7g
- Sugar: 1.9g
- Protein: 20.9g
These Tommy Fries are a savory delight, combining the richness of bacon and cheddar with the comforting goodness of potatoes, all elevated by the creamy Ranch Dressing. Whether served as an indulgent side dish or a tempting appetizer, they are sure to disappear in no time!
