CHEESY CALIFORNIA BUFFALO FRIES

1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne
2 teaspoons mesquite seasoning
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Spray olive oil
24 ounces frozen French fries
1 cup California Monterey Jack cheese (plain), shredded
3/4 cup bottled chunky or creamy Blue Cheese dressing
1/2 cup California Blue Cheese, crumbled
2 stalks celery, trimmed and minced
4 green onions, thinly sliced

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

Mix together the cayenne, mesquite seasoning, celery salt and garlic powder. Reserve.

Spray frozen fries with olive oil, tossing to coat all sides. Sprinkle with seasonings and toss to coat evenly.

Bake on a cookie sheet in a single layer according to manufacturer's directions, flipping fries over halfway during cooking so both sides crisp evenly.

Remove from oven and top with shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Return to oven for 30 seconds, or until cheese melts.

Remove from oven and quickly drizzle with Blue Cheese dressing, top with crumbled Blue cheese, minced celery and green onion and serve.

Yields 4 Appetizer-size Servings
Source: the California Milk Advisory Board