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Holiday Fries

Name: Holiday Fries
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 48
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 Cup Cane Sugar; 1/4 Cup Light Brown Sugar; 2 Teaspoons Sea Salt; 1 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper; 6 Cups Merkts Port Wine Cheese; 18 Pounds Sweet Potato Fries; 1 1/2 Cups Clover Honey; 3 Cups Candied Pecans

It doesn’t have to be a holiday to put these tasty fries on your menu. Crispy sweet potato fries—dusted with a salty and sweet spice—and topped with a drizzle of honey, candied pecans, and creamy, yet bold Merkts Port Wine Cheese.

Preparation

Equipment:

Fryer

For Fry Seasoning Blend:

Place cane sugar, brown sugar, salt, and cayenne in a mixing bowl and stir to evenly combine.
Reserve covered at room temperature for service.

For Fries:

Fry the sweet potato fries to order (6 ounces per order), as needed for service, until crispy and fully cooked.

To Make 1 Order:

Place hot and drained fries in a mixing bowl with 1 teaspoon of fry seasoning blend.
Toss to evenly combine.
Place fries in a serving basket, then top the fries with a ½ tablespoon drizzle of honey, 2 tablespoons of Merkts Port Wine Cheese (soft chunks) and 1 tablespoon pecans.