Holiday Fries
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:
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Place cane sugar, brown sugar, salt, and cayenne in a mixing bowl and stir to evenly combine.
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Reserve covered at room temperature for service.
For Fries:
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Fry the sweet potato fries to order (6 ounces per order), as needed for service, until crispy and fully cooked.
To Make 1 Order:
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Place hot and drained fries in a mixing bowl with 1 teaspoon of fry seasoning blend.
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Toss to evenly combine.
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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.
Ingredients
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portions
48
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serving size
1 Order of Fries
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day part
Lunch, Dinner
Fry Seasoning Blend:
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1
cup cane sugar
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1/4
cup light brown sugar
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2
tsp sea salt
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1
tsp cayenne pepper, ground
Fries:
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6
cups Merkts Port Wine Cheese Spread, room temperature
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18
lbs sweet potato fries
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1 1/2
cups clover honey
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3
cups candied pecans, rough chopped