Baked Basil Fries

Name: Baked Basil Fries
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 4 medium red potatoes

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Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Bake: 30 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Oct. 22, 2022

A Parmesan cheese and basil coating provides these "homegrown" fries with their pleasant taste. "Seasoned with garlic powder and baked in the oven, they're a zippy alternative to deep-fat fried potatoes," notes Tammy Neubauer of Ida Grove, Iowa.

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Ingredients

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
4 medium red potatoes

Directions

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the Parmesan cheese, oil, basil and garlic powder. Cut potatoes into 1/4-in. sticks. Add to bag, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat.
Place in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 425° for 15-20 minutes on each side or until crisp and tender.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 162 calories, 5g fat (0 saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 117mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.

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