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| Oven Baked Parmesan French Fries Recipe courtesy Michael Chiarello Show: Easy Entertaining with Michael Chiarello Episode: TV Dinner and a Movie Overall User Rating:  |
Good!
12/29/2007 at 10:39pm
User: michelle from north las vegas, NV User Rating:
The fries were good but the 2 step cooking was a little much for me.
Change is Good
12/29/2006 at 04:58pm
User: Rebecca from Moriarty, NM User Rating:
This is a great change to the traditional French Fry. Excelent served with the Turkey Polpettone Sandwiches and maranara sauce instead of ketchup. We enjoyed this lunch after playing in the snow... great way to warm up.
great quick homemade fries
12/03/2006 at 06:49pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
easy and delicious!
fries
11/02/2006 at 10:02am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
it was hard to get the fries to brown and the cheese to melt, i definitly had to crank the oven way up, expect to cook for longer than directed, taste more like potatos than fries but did taste good
I loved these!
10/29/2005 at 12:33pm
User: cami from fort worth, TX User Rating:
I used another reviewers suggestion of starting out w/ frozen fries. I used frozen shoestrings & thawed them. I only baked them the first time for about 5 minutes, then I added the parmesan & baked until the cheese was melted & just starting to turn golden. I did leave plenty of room for the fries to cook & didn't have any problems w/ them either being soggy or sticking together. This recipe is a keeper!
burnt fries
10/22/2006 at 05:41pm
User: jazmine from tulsa, OK User Rating:
This recipe didn't work out at all for me anyways, the fries came out bland and burnt b/c I kept wanting a crispy fry and it just wasn't happening
outstanding!
10/22/2006 at 03:55pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is so easy and delectable, i love it and i would give this recipe to my frinds and family. thanks
Fry Heaven
10/19/2005 at 07:10pm
User: JOLENE from Colorado Springs, CO User Rating:
This recipe is awesome...my kids are always asking for french fries done this way now.
Soggy too
10/12/2005 at 07:03pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I agree with "these fries were too soggy". I had the same results, but I have to admit that I cooked the potatoes too long. The potatoes were tasty and I will not give up, I will try the recipe again...
yummy
10/11/2005 at 03:24pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
very good, i personally like to add a clove of minced garlic to the fries about halfway through the roasting
Easy and tasty
10/10/2006 at 11:51pm
User: Sarah from Monroe, MI User Rating:
This was really easy and tasted great! Will be making again for sure! I think I boiled the potatoes a little too long and I put all the cheese on before going into the oven (by mistake)but they still were great!
Sorry, but mine were absulutely perfect
10/10/2005 at 04:20pm
User: BARBARA from reno, NV User Rating:
I par boiled, drizzled with olive oil and salt and pepper, put in fridge on sheet pan for over 8 hours. When ready to bake I preheated the oven, stirred a bit to make sure they were all coated, then baked as directed. Sprinkled with the cheese, back into the oven and they were wonderful. Mine did not stick together, although I did not clump them, gave them some room. They browned nicely and I will never fry a french fry again. I highly recommend this recipe. Thanks Michael.
These fries are too soggy!
10/10/2005 at 08:54am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Followed the recipe to the letter. The fries didn't brown after 10 minutes as the recipe said, which was the point where the cheese should have been added. In fact, they never browned at at all - not after 30 minutes in the oven. At the end of cooking, the fries were pale, soggy and stuck together with parmesan cheese. Either cheat and start with a bag of frozen fries or just skip this all together.
nice
10/08/2005 at 01:24pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
i think it is an esy but fancy looking recpie and hope it doesnt get deleted from my recpie box
Yummy!
10/03/2006 at 11:29am
User: Amy from Berwyn, IL User Rating:
These are outstanding. I thought a lot more work would be involved but after skinning and slicing the potatoes, your work is over. I would recommend using the broiler for the last 5 minutes for a little more crisp.
Maybe
09/17/2006 at 01:43pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
the type of potato matters. Did those who got soggy fries that would not brown use potatoes not best suited for baking?
LOVE 'EM, LOVE 'EM, LOVE 'EM
09/17/2006 at 01:31pm
User: Ellen from East Rockaway, NY User Rating:
These are so delicious, we just can't get enough of them. They go with every kind of meal. This is how to solve the soggy problem: crank the oven to 500, and make sure you preheat it also, make sure you put the fries on the top shelf, and also, increase the cooking time. This goes for my oven, at least. You have to check, since everyone's oven is different. If you use frozen fries, you have difeated the purpose of not frying them, in which case, follow his recipe, but use oil heated to 375 and then season accordingly. If you following the correct baking instructions, there is no reason you should have soggy fries!
Great Flavor
09/17/2006 at 12:16am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
OK - Totally agree that there's a problem with these fries browning. They don't brown. But the flavor is excellent. And my argument with my family was, "In-N-Out fries aren't brown either, and they're delicious". They didn't buy it. So we argued a bit more, and reminded ourselves that we're talking about a french fry.
Can't eat just one
09/15/2006 at 02:41pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I am not a fan of french fries- but these were delicious. Mine only browned on one side, and I used a Parmesan, Asiago, Romano blend of cheese. The only problem is that I can't stop eating them. This is now my one and only recipe for french fries!
Good side dish
08/27/2007 at 05:37pm
User: Rachel from Apple Valley, MN User Rating:
These were really good. I couldn't cut them as thinly as I hoped so it took a long time for them to brown up. They weren't really crispy other wise they had great flavor.
non browning fries
08/23/2006 at 06:21pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I followed the recipe exactly but found that the potatoes would not brown even after 30 minutes. I cranked up the oven temperature to 450 and it still did not help. I did have them spaced well, and my oven is accurate. I will not precook next time as I think they will cook on their own. I did like the flavor very much.
Better broiled!
08/21/2006 at 09:06pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
We used red potatoes instead of russet. They were really good but I couldn't get them to brown. Finally, I broiled them on high for a while and they crisped right up. Awesome!
Delicious
08/19/2006 at 10:35pm
User: Maureen from Palmdale, CA User Rating:
I will never buy frozen fries again. I followed the recipe exactly and they came out perfectly. They were not soggy at all unlike the other reviewer mentioned. Perhaps he did not bake them long enough, but mine were golden brown and crispy on the outside.
Super Good
08/02/2007 at 05:03pm
User: Chris from Palmetto Bay, FL User Rating:
I didn't realize that I had overcooked my potatoes, some of them had crumbled when I drained them. But that didn't matter, just mixed them up with the olive oil and parmesan cheese. Oh my gosh these are so super good, couldn't stop eating them. Will definitely make these again. Thanks Michael
Dissapointed :-(
08/01/2007 at 06:58pm
User: Catherine from Dumont, NJ User Rating:
You must watch the potatoes carefully during the boiling phase. It would be helpful if there was an approximate timing range given for the boiling and the baking.
Fries with an Italian spin
08/01/2007 at 12:11pm
User: Angela from Houston, TX User Rating:
These are a great side with an italian sandwich like a meatball sub, panini, or chicken parmesan sub. I love the nutty saltiness that the parmesan offers the fries...Dip in a little marinara and you have serious goodness!
Yum!
07/31/2007 at 07:52pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I added some dried basil and oregano. It was delicious!
too soggy
07/31/2007 at 01:42pm
User: Linda from Westerly, RI User Rating:
The problem with these is cooking them first in boiling water. There is no need and the result is a soggy fry. Just cut them cut and sprinkle with olive oil. Place in 450 degree oven for about 25 min. They sprinkle with parmesan at the end. Now they are good.
Easy and tasty
07/17/2007 at 05:28pm
User: Christina from Pensacola, FL User Rating:
I added some more of my favorite seasoning to add a little kick to the fries and they turned out awesome!!
Not Worth It
06/19/2007 at 11:41pm
User: Elaine from Prairie Village, KS User Rating:
Just simply not worth it. Save your time and just buy a bag of frozen french fries, then sprinkle some parmesan on them.
As Easy As 1-2-3!
05/08/2007 at 06:30pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was an awesome, and easy recipe. The end result was very tasty, with the carmelized cheese on top of the crispy fries. And saving a lot of fat by not frying them!
Great technique, but too salty
05/06/2008 at 02:29pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I'm a total saltaholic, but this recipe was too salty for even me. However, it was GREAT otehrwise! I really like texture the fries have from boiling them first, then oven frying them. Great flavor too. Just use a lot less salt when you make this recipe and you will be really pleased with how great these fries are.
great
04/23/2007 at 12:43pm
User: valerie from smithtown, NY User Rating:
this recipe takes the pototoe up notch making it a good accompaniment to some blander main dishes. Thanks for the easy and tasty side dish.
speechless
03/23/2007 at 02:21pm
User: christopher from Bronx, NY User Rating:
way better then french fries. They just taste really out of this world when you bite into them. There so good for a BBQ during the summer.
Family loves them
03/19/2007 at 08:41am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made these quick and easy fries twice and everyone cannot get enough of them.
Don't overcook potatoes
03/05/2007 at 07:01pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Be very careful not to overcook potatoes otherwise they break and are mushy.
Good and easy.
03/04/2006 at 01:19pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
These were great. They turned out crisp and perfectly done. This is so easy that I can't imagine using frozen fries.
delish
03/01/2006 at 12:13pm
User: Michelle from Dunedin, FL User Rating:
These fries were great! They take a bit longer to cook than the recipe says but it is worth it. Be careful to not overcook the fries when you boil them - a few mintues is all it takes. I would not recommend using frozen fries as some others have recommended if you are looking for a lower fat alternative since the frozen fries are fried. These won't come out very crispy but they taste great.
Delicous AND Healthy!
02/28/2006 at 03:46pm
User: Rachel from Riverside, CA, CA User Rating:
The baking time alotted for these fries should be a little longer than stated (bake about 30 minutes) but the wait is WELL worth it!! I made the fries to go with our lunch the very day I saw them made on Food Network and ended up making them again as a side dish for our dinner that same night! The fries turned out wonderful and since they are baked in olive oil they are healthy alternative to eating fries from a fast food joint. Especially for those (me included) that LOVE french fries. What a delicious treat! So glad to have found this recipe. A true treasure!
Really Good!
02/27/2006 at 07:46pm
User: Lisa from Sumter, SC User Rating:
My daughter and her friends loved these! Thanks ~
Mashed Potatoes with a Twist
02/23/2006 at 11:47am
User: Kianna from Fayetteville, NC User Rating:
This was pleasant, not oustanding, but great if you're tired of mashed potatoes. I loved the slightly sweet flavor of the parsnips. Very easy to make. For oustanding flavor, I recommend trying the roasted root vegtable recipe available here.
Crowd Pleaser
02/13/2006 at 09:06am
User: Francine from Glendale, AZ User Rating:
I thought they would have been a little more flavorful than they were but my friends enjoyed them so much they took the leftovers home to warm up for breakfast.
delicious
02/05/2007 at 11:57am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
These came out perfect. I did make my fries thinner, as we like crispy, thin fries. Make sure you use a good cheese, not the cheap stuff. Yummy.... I did read the reviews first, and did not have a problem.
never did the fries brown
02/04/2006 at 04:59pm
User: chef from murfreesborro, TN User Rating:
Tried the recipe did not have much luck at all. After slicing and boiling the potatoes i placed them in the oven for what i thought was going to be a quick 10 min.... ended up being about 35 mins. After taking the fries out of the oven were of a very mushy soggy consistency. they were not at all what i expected.
A nice variation on fries!
01/28/2006 at 08:22pm
User: Suzanne from West New York, NJ User Rating:
I read previous reviews where everyone recommended frozen fries, so I gave those a try. It came out pretty well, and it was a good change from the ordinary!
Trouble
01/27/2006 at 12:03pm
User: Sue from Anoka, MN User Rating:
By the time I boiled the potatoes to fork tender, they were breaking apart as I tried to toss with oil, salt and pepper. Then they never really browned, then put on grated cheese and they then just got leathery not crisp on outside tender inside. I think I might try it like others suggested with frozen french fries.
Good flavor
01/17/2006 at 10:11pm
User: Bobby from The Woodlands, TX User Rating:
Great flavor. Perfect compliment to backyard cuisine. Next time will cut thinner because I liked the crunchy flavor with the cheese when cooked on the edges of the fries.
Very good
01/15/2007 at 02:52pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Using all of the recommended cheese makes them very strong, use a little less
Yummy
01/07/2007 at 01:32pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
These fries were not hard to make and tasted very good!! Be careful not to boil the potatoes too long or when you go to mix them they will fall apart. Very good recipe, though!
not worth the trouble
01/01/2008 at 08:44pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I followed the directions very carefully, but they took forever to make. It took over 1 1/2 hours to make them and they still weren't browned like he showed on TV. The fries didn't taste too bad, but they were nowhere near worth the amount of work and time involved.