Posted by Cookin Dad May 3, 2001

Source: Posted by Oat

First, many thanks to Oat for posting the original recipe. And thanks to Bean for forwarding Oat's recipe to me last week. Folks, these fries were absolutely AWESOME-- McDonald's beware (lol)! I never knew that oven-baked French fries could taste so good! Everyone in the family gobbled these right up! We served these fries along with Diana Neal's hoisin burgers the other day--talk about an unbeatable combination!

The only change I made was omitting the fresh parsley because it is next to impossible to find here. Thanks again to both of you for posting an out-of-this-world French fry recipe!

P.S. I also sprinkled my fries with salt and pepper as per Bean's tip.

12 ounces Ore-Ida frozen Golden Fries or Country Style Fries
1/2 tablespoon butter or canola margarine
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic (CD used garlic press)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley-finely chopped
2 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese

Bake fries according to directions on package. Melt butter, olive oil, and garlic in small saucepan on low for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly to mellow garlic a bit. Place hot, crispy fries in medium-size bowl, drizzle with hot butter mixture and add fresh parsley and cheese over the top. Toss to blend. Spoon onto serving plates.

NOTE: I added salt and pepper before tossing. YUMMY! :-)