Recipe: Aussie Fries and Dipping Sauce (like Outback Steakhouse)

AUSSIE FRIES AND DIPPING SAUCE
(like Outback Steakhouse)
Source: alt.creative-cooking/Elly/1999
Updated at Recipelink.com

Notes: These are honestly my favorite thing on the menu. I would really hate to count the times, were my family has had these for dinner. Keep in mind when you fry French fries, you need your oil nice and hot, do not cook many fries at once, this will cool your oil too much and you will get soggy greasy fries. We use Crisco to deep fry in, if not Crisco I would recommend Peanut oil. I will start with a bag of frozen fries, it doesn't matter which brand, or you can cut your own fries, and employ the twice fry method. Read about this in Joy of Cooking.

1 to 2 lb. bag of frozen French fries
1 cup shredded Colby jack cheese (an excellent suggestion is to use the cheese that is labeled as taco cheese)
6 pieces of bacon, cooked and crumbled

Divide the fries into half, and use the other half later.

Heat oil to 350 degrees (I like to use a Dutch oven). If you do not have a thermostat, make sure the oil is hot enough, so that when you set a French fry in there it will cook immediately. If the French fry sinks to the bottom, and barely bubbles, it is not hot enough.

Fry the potatoes in small batches, they are done when they are golden brown and float to the top of the skillet. Be sure to drain the potatoes on paper towels. You can keep them warm in the oven while the other fries are done.

When all French fries are done cooking, and drained place them onto a platter. Salt the French fries if you like, and sprinkle on cheese and cooked bacon. Pop these into a warm oven until the cheese begins to melt.

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DIPPING SAUCE

Here is what Jane Coyle Suggested

1 (16 oz) bottle ranch dressing
2 tbsp. paprika
1 tbsp. cayenne pepper
1 tbsp. kosher salt
1 tbsp. garlic powder
1 tbsp. onion powder
1 tsp. dried thyme
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. white pepper

Combine all ingredients. Refrigerate overnight for the best flavor.