OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE'S AUSSIE CHIPS AND AUSSIE CHEESE FRIES RECIPE

Outback Steakhouse's Aussie Chips and Aussie Cheese Fries Recipe image

Provided by á-174942

Number Of Ingredients 18

AUSSIE CHIPS:
2 medium russet potatoes
6 cups vegetable oil or shortening
SEASONING:
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon ground thyme
ON THE SIDE:
Ranch dressing
AUSSIE CHEESE FRIES:
A plate of cloned Aussie Chips (from above recipe)
1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 bacon slice cooked
ON THE SIDE:
Ranch dressing

Steps:

For the Aussie Chips: Preheat oil to 375 degrees fahrenheit in a deep fryer. Cut potatoes into french fry slices using a vegetable slicer or mandolin. It's important to use a gadget for the slicing so that the fries will all be the same thickness, and will cook evenly. Submerge all of the sliced potatoes in a large bowl fill with cold water for 30 minutes. Combine all of the seasoning ingredients in a small bowl and set aside. Remove potato slices from the water and onto a clean towel. Blot dry. Fry potato slices for 8 to 12 minutes in hot oil until light brown. Drain fries on a rack or paper towels and sprinkle with some of the seasoning. Pile the fries on a plate and serve with ranch dressing on the side, if desired. For the Aussie Cheese Fries: Prepare the clone for the Aussie Chips and arrange the seasoned fries on an oven-safe plate. Preheat oven to 400 degrees fahrenheit. Mix the cheeses together and sprinkle the blend over the fries. Crumble the bacon and sprinkle it over the cheese. Bake the plate for 4 to 5 minutes in the hot oven, until cheese is melted. Serve with ranch dressing on the side.