Batata Frita com Bacon e Cheddar

Name: Batata Frita com Bacon e Cheddar
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients: 3 lbs Russet potatoes, cut into fries; 4 cups vegetable oil; 8 slices bacon, chopped; 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced; 1 tsp fine salt

Crispy double fried potatoes topped with warm melted cheddar cheese sauce and crunchy bacon pieces. A iconic Brazilian snack bar favorite perfect for sharing with friends.

45 minMediumServes 4650 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 lbs Russet potatoes, cut into fries
4 cups vegetable oil
8 slices bacon, chopped
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced
1 tsp fine salt

Instructions

1

Fry 8 slices chopped bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp and an internal temperature of 160°F is reached, then drain on paper towels.
2

Heat 4 cups vegetable oil in a deep pot over medium heat until it reaches 325°F.
3

Soak and dry 3 lbs cut into fries Russet potatoes, then fry in batches for 5 minutes without browning and drain.
4

Increase oil temperature to 375°F and fry Russet potatoes a second time until golden brown and crisp, then season with 1 tsp fine salt.
5

Warm 1/2 cup heavy cream in a saucepan over low heat, add 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, and stir until melted into a smooth sauce.
6

Pour the cheese sauce over the fries, then top with bacon and garnish with 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions.

Questions

Can I make Batata Frita com Bacon e Cheddar dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded, 1/2 cup heavy cream. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor); the cream for full-fat coconut milk or an oat cooking cream. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Batata Frita com Bacon e Cheddar keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Batata Frita com Bacon e Cheddar?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

Serve it with

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