Italian Oven Fries

Making homemade fries isn't the easiest, cheapest, or healthiest thing in the world. Sometimes it IS worth it but sometimes you need a good oven fry recipe. I'm not sure how much healthier these are but you won't need a big pot of oil so no hot fat popping onto your arms/face/clothes/stovetop. 

These fries go great with my Turkey Sliders! Check them out here: http://eatinandcookin.blogspot.com/2012/10/turkey-burger-sliders.html

Todays recipe is brought to you by: http://www.marthastewart.com/349033/italian-fries

Ingredients:

Russet Potatoes, Sliced (approx 1/3 inch thick) 

Olive Oil

Butter, cut into little cubes

Romano Cheese, Grated

Salt & Pepper 

Dried Italian Herbs (Oregano, Basil, Thyme, Parsley etc)

Ready for the oven

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 400, Slice potatoes and rinse them in cold water, then dry them on paper towels. 
• Spread the potatoes on a baking sheet and toss with Olive Oil. Evenly coat with the Dried Herbs and plenty of Grated Romano Cheese. Don't skimp on the cheese!
• Optional (but not really) - Sprinkle a modest about of butter evenly across the baking sheet. 
• Bake for 40-50 minutes, depending on the size of your fries, turning the fries over halfway through. Take them out when they are Golden and season immediately with Salt & Pepper.

PRO TIP: 50 minutes is too long to wait for fries IMO. Next time I'm definitely going to par-cook them in the microwave first. After the potatoes are sliced, rinsed and dried put them in a microwave safe dish, toss with the olive oil, cover tightly with plastic wrap and cook at least 5 minutes on high. This should cut the oven time in half.

Ready for the plate

Ready for YOUR FACE!

Try these fries with this Turkey Slider recipe! So good! http://eatinandcookin.blogspot.com/2012/10/turkey-burger-sliders.html