Recipe
Loaded Fries with Cheesy Hotdog Sauce
Crispy fries topped with sliced hotdogs in a quick ketchup-and-melted-cheese sauce, made for easy kids' party sharing.
Ingredients
Method
10 mins prep25 mins cook35 mins total
Cook the oven fries on a large tray according to the packet instructions, turning them halfway, until crisp and golden.
While the fries cook, warm the oil in a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Add the sliced hotdogs and fry for 3–4 minutes, turning occasionally, until lightly browned.
Reduce the heat to low and stir the ketchup into the hotdog pan. Pour in the milk and warm gently until steaming, but do not let it boil.
Add the torn cheese a little at a time, stirring until each addition melts into a smooth, thick sauce. If it becomes too thick, loosen it with another splash of milk.
Pile the hot fries onto a serving platter, pour over the hotdog cheese sauce and finish with spring onions if using. Serve immediately with extra ketchup for dipping.
Notes
Check the hotdog packet for allergen information and use a child-friendly mild cheese.
For a party, keep the fries and sauce separate until serving so the fries stay crisp.
The sauce is very hot when made; an adult should handle the hob and serving platter.
About this recipe
These loaded fries turn a few family favourites into a fun party tray: crisp oven fries, browned slices of hotdog and a glossy cheese sauce with a familiar tomato-ketchup sweetness.
Serve the fries straight from the oven with the sauce poured over just before eating. It is an easy crowd-pleaser for children's parties, movie nights and casual family suppers, with mild ingredients that can be adjusted to suit your guests.
