Heart Smart -- Baked Parmesan French Fries

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Baked Parmesan French Fries

 

5 russet potatoes, peeled

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)

Salt and ground black pepper

1 TB dried basil, crushed

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

 

Preheat the oven to 400º F.

 

Peel potatoes and cut into 1/2 " thick slices (lengthwise) cut again into 1/2 "

thick fries.

Place the potatoes into a pot with cold water and 1 tablespoon of salt. Bring

up to a gentle

boil and simmer until a paring knife tip goes through easily. Cooked about

3/4 of the way through.

 

Drain carefully and put in a bowl. Add olive oil, 1 tablespoon salt, 1/2

teaspoon black pepper,

and basil. Toss well and lay out in 1 layer on nonstick baking sheet. Bake

until light brown.

 

When brown, sprinkle with Parmesan and continue to bake until well browned

and crispy and the

cheese is melted and caramelized, about 6 to 7 more minutes. Remove and let

cool for 2 minutes.

 

Serve.

 

Serves: 6.