Loaded Chili Cheese Fries

• 2 lbrusset potatoes, cut
• 2 cupsbeef chili
• 2 cupscheddar sauce
• 3 stalksscallions
• 1 qtfrying oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Pat the russet potatoes completely dry — moisture is the enemy of crisp.

2. 2

   Dredge in beef chili then cheddar sauce, pressing so the coating grips.

3. 3

   Heat 2 inches of oil to 350°F and fry in small batches so the temperature holds.

4. 4

   Fry until deep golden and cooked through, then drain on a rack — never paper towels.

5. 5

   Season with salt the second it leaves the oil and serve Loaded Chili Cheese Fries hot.