Cheesy Chilli Chips

The spicy alternative to fries with ketchup

In this recipe, you can make the fries yourself from fresh potatoes (takes longer, but is really tasty) or simply use frozen fries for the oven or deep fryer.

Preparation time approx. 30 min. (if you use fresh potatoes)

Ingredients (serves 4):

800 g Maris Piper potatoes, skin on
1 teaspoon Naga Chilli Salt
sunflower oil
50 g medium cheddar, grated
20 g Stilton, crumbled
1 tablespoon, Smoky Pepper Steak Rub
200 ml milk
25 g butter
25 g plain flour

Directions:

Melt the butter in a saucepan along with the Smoky Pepper Steak Rub and cook for a minute. Stir in the flour and cook for a further minute.
Gradually stir in the milk and bring to a gentle simmer until the sauce thickens, while continually stirring.
Add the Cheddar and Stilton, stir and continue to cook until the cheese has melted.

Cut the chips into finger-sized chunks.
Add oil to deep fryer, or pan and heat to 160°C/ 320°F
Use a slotted metal spoon to lower the chips into the pan, fry for 10 minutes. Cook the chips in batches so as not to over crowd the pan.

Remove chips with slotted spoon, place on a kitchen towel and drain any excess oil. Grind chilli salt over the fries then top with the cheesy sauce and crumble some Stilton on top.

Credits / Find more: Hot Chilli Sauce Recipes & Ideas - Wiltshire Chilli Farm