Pizza Fries
Easy, cheesy Pizza Fries feature crispy fries topped with rich tomato sauce, loads of melty cheese, and a savory homemade herb blend.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
For the Pizza Fries:
- 2 pounds frozen french fries
- 1½ teaspoons fries seasoning divided, recipe follows
- ¾ cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce plus ¼ cup for dipping
- 2 tablespoons tomato puree
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 10 slices pepperoni
- finely chopped fresh basil or parsley for garnish
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese for garnishing
For the French Fry Seasoning:
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅓ teaspoon dried oregano
- ⅓ teaspoon dried thyme
- ⅓ teaspoon dried basil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to ensure the fries don't stick. Spread the frozen French fries on the prepared sheet and bake according to the package instructions until golden and crispy, about 20 to 25 minutes.
- While the fries are baking, combine all the ingredients for the fries seasoning in a small bowl: onion powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, and dried basil. Set aside.
- Then, combine the pizza sauce (or marinara sauce) with the tomato puree paste in a separate bowl. Mix well and set aside.
- Once the fries are done, remove them from the oven and immediately sprinkle them with the prepared fry seasoning. Use tongs to toss the fries, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Gather the seasoned fries towards the center of the baking sheet, slightly piling them up. Add the pizza sauce mixture evenly over the fries.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese over the pizza sauce and top with pepperoni.
- Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with freshly chopped basil or parsley. Sprinkle with some Parmesan cheese on top.
- Serve immediately with the remaining pizza sauce on the side for dipping, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 538kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 1.163mg | Potassium: 807mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 438IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 228mg | Iron: 3mg
