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Japanese Cheese Fries

Waffle fries smothered in a smoked miso queso and topped with furikake seasoning, bacon, corn, bonito flakes, and green onions!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 4 -6 servings
Author Olivia Lam

Ingredients

  • 22 oz. Bag of Frozen Waffle Fries
  • 4 Strips of Bacon
  • 1 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • ½ Yellow Onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 Garlic Cloves (minced)
  • 1 (4 oz.) Can of Chopped Green Chilies
  • ½ Tbsp Cornstarch
  • ¼ cup Red Miso Paste
  • 8 oz. Evaporated Milk
  • 2 oz. Cream Cheese (at room temperature)
  • 1 cup Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese
  • ½ cup Grated Smoked Gouda
  • ½ Tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 2-3 Tbsp Furikake Seasoning
  • 1 cup Canned or Thawed Frozen Corn Kernels (drained)
  • 1 cup Bonito Flakes
  • 2 Green Onions (sliced)

Instructions

  • Cook the waffle fries according the the package directions.
  • While the fries cook, place the bacon strips into a pan and heat it over medium heat. When the bacon starts bubbling, cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked and crispy. Place the cooked bacon onto a plate lined with paper towels to drain. When the bacon has cooled, roughly chop it into small pieces. Set aside.
  • Heat a sauce pot over medium high heat. Add in the unsalted butter and allow it to melt. Once the butter has melted, mix in the onion and garlic. Saute until the onion turns translucent. Mix in the diced green chilies and then the cornstarch. Cook for 1 minute then add in the red miso paste. Mix until the miso paste has been well incorporated.
  • Pour in the evaporated milk and whisk until everything is evenly combined. Then mix in the cream cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, smoked, gouda, and dijon mustard. Whisk the queso until all the cheese have melted and are combined. Taste for seasoning.
  • Once the fries have finished cooking, pour the miso queso over top. Sprinkle on the furikake seasoning, adjusting the amount to your liking. Top with the chopped bacon, corn, bonito flakes, and sliced green onion. If desired, you can microwave the corn kernels until warm then add them on top. Enjoy!