Can I use any kind of fries?

You can! The really skinny shoestring kind is the only one I would steer you away from, just because they can get overwhelmed by the sauce. But anything from steak fries to Tater Tots and everything in between is just fine!

Where do I find Velveeta?

Supermarkets can be tricky with this one! They all have it - some keep it in the aisle with the pasta/boxed macaroni and cheese things. Others keep it in the refrigerated section.

Can this be made ahead?

Nope, nope, nope. You want maximum fry warmth and crunchiness, and maximum warm creamy cheesiness. Luckily this recipe only takes 20 minutes.

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Easy Cheese Fries

Name: Easy Cheese Fries
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 cups frozen French fries (your choice of style); 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon flour; 1/2 cup half and half; 3/4 cup cubed Velveeta (6 ounces)

Easy Cheese Fries

Cheese fries in a bowl on a wooden counter.

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This recipe for the very best easy cheese fries uses Velveeta to make a super creamy sauce that is perfect for this favorite side dish!

Author: Kate Morgan Jackson
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 6 1x
Category: Side dishes
Method: Oven, stovetop
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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4 cups frozen French fries (your choice of style)
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 cup half and half
3/4 cup cubed Velveeta (6 ounces)

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Instructions

Prepare the fries according to package directions.
While the fries are cooking, make the cheese sauce: Melt the butter in a medium pot over medium heat. Stir in flour until well combined.
Whisk in half and half and bring the mixture to a boil. Stir in cheese and keep stirring until it is melted and smooth.
Place fries on a platter or individual plates. Pour cheese sauce over the top and dig in!

Notes

- Velveeta: Okay, I know I’ve said this 471 times already, but you have to use Velveeta for the creamy, melty sauce that is crucial to the best cheese fries. Velveeta is similar to American cheese – it’s a mixture of milk, whey and emulsifiers that make it melt smoothly and perfectly.

- Half and Half: If you don’t have any on hand, whole milk will also work just fine.

- French Fries: We like the rippled kind (all those nooks and crannies to hold the cheese!) but you can make this cheese fries recipes with whatever french fry type you love best.

Find it online: https://www.framedcooks.com/the-very-best-cheese-fries/