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Animal Style Fries Recipe

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Animal Style Fries is a popular indulgent side dish featuring crispy French fries topped with melted cheese, savory caramelized onions, and a tangy special sauce. This flavorful combination delivers a hearty and satisfying snack or side that’s perfect for sharing.

Ingredients

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Fries

  • 4 cups frozen French fries

Toppings

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup caramelized onions
  • ½ cup special sauce (a blend of mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, and pickle relish)

Instructions

  1. Cook Fries: Bake or fry the frozen French fries according to package instructions until golden and crispy. Ensure they are hot when you proceed to the next step.
  2. Caramelize Onions: Slowly cook thinly sliced onions in a skillet over low heat with a little oil until they are soft, browned, and sweetly caramelized. This process usually takes 20-30 minutes.
  3. Assemble Animal Style Fries: Place the cooked hot fries on a serving platter. Evenly sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the fries so it slightly melts from the residual heat.
  4. Top with Onions and Sauce: Generously spoon the caramelized onions on top of the cheese-covered fries, then drizzle the special sauce over everything to taste.
  5. Serve Warm: Serve the Animal Style Fries immediately while warm to enjoy the melty cheese and rich flavors at their best.

Notes

  • For best results, use freshly cooked or crisp fries rather than soggy leftovers.
  • The special sauce can be customized by adjusting the ratio of mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, and relish according to your taste.
  • Caramelizing onions requires patience but greatly enhances their sweetness and flavor.
  • This dish is perfect as a snack, side, or party appetizer.

Keywords: Animal Style Fries, cheese fries, caramelized onions, special sauce, snack, side dish