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:
  1. Place cane sugar, brown sugar, salt, and cayenne in a mixing bowl and stir to evenly combine.

  2. Reserve covered at room temperature for service.

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

To Make 1 Order:
  1. Place hot and drained fries in a mixing bowl with 1 teaspoon of fry seasoning blend.

  2. Toss to evenly combine.

  3. 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

  • portions

    48

  • serving size

    1 Order of Fries

  • day part

    Lunch, Dinner

Fry Seasoning Blend:
  • 1

    cup cane sugar

  • 1/4

    cup light brown sugar

  • 2

    tsp sea salt

  • 1

    tsp cayenne pepper, ground

Fries: