Loaded Brisket Fries with Caramel Almond Swirl
Loaded Brisket Fries with Caramel Almond Swirl
Ingredients
For the Loaded Brisket Fries
- 2 pounds crinkle-cut french fries, frozen
- 1 1/2 pounds cooked beef brisket, cubed into 1-inch pieces
- 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
For the Creamy Drizzle Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Caramel Almond Swirl Dessert
- 4 cinnamon rolls, store-bought, unbaked
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, cold
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce, store-bought
- 2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C). Spread the frozen crinkle-cut french fries in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Season with 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 425
- 2
Bake fries for 20-25 minutes, or according to package directions, until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 425
- 3
While fries are baking, prepare the caramelized onions. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced yellow onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10-15 minutes until softened and golden brown. Set aside.
⏱️ 15 min
- 4
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, Sriracha, garlic powder, smoked paprika, lime juice, and salt for the creamy drizzle sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
In a separate bowl, combine the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Once fries are cooked, remove from oven. Immediately layer half of the fries on an oven-safe serving platter or in a large oven-safe dish. Top with half of the cubed brisket, half of the caramelized onions, and half of the mixed cheeses. Repeat with the remaining fries, brisket, onions, and cheese.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Return the loaded fries to the oven for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
⏱️ 7 min•🌡️ 425
- 8
While the loaded fries are in the oven, prepare the cinnamon rolls according to package directions. This usually involves baking at a similar temperature for 15-20 minutes. If they come with frosting, set it aside.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375
- 9
For the whipped cream, in a medium bowl, beat cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form.
⏱️ 3 min
- 10
Carefully remove the loaded fries from the oven. Drizzle generously with the creamy drizzle sauce. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
⏱️ 3 min
- 11
Once cinnamon rolls are baked and slightly cooled, place each on a separate plate or in a dessert container. Top each with a generous dollop of whipped cream. Drizzle with caramel sauce and sprinkle with toasted slivered almonds.
⏱️ 5 min
- 12
Serve the Loaded Brisket Fries immediately with the Caramel Almond Swirl dessert on the side.
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Loaded Brisket Fries with Caramel Almond Swirl
Ingredients
For the Loaded Brisket Fries
- 2 pounds crinkle-cut french fries, frozen
- 1 1/2 pounds cooked beef brisket, cubed into 1-inch pieces
- 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
For the Creamy Drizzle Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Caramel Almond Swirl Dessert
- 4 cinnamon rolls, store-bought, unbaked
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, cold
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce, store-bought
- 2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C). Spread the frozen crinkle-cut french fries in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Season with 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 425 - 2
Bake fries for 20-25 minutes, or according to package directions, until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 425 - 3
While fries are baking, prepare the caramelized onions. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced yellow onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10-15 minutes until softened and golden brown. Set aside.
⏱️ 15 min - 4
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, Sriracha, garlic powder, smoked paprika, lime juice, and salt for the creamy drizzle sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
In a separate bowl, combine the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Once fries are cooked, remove from oven. Immediately layer half of the fries on an oven-safe serving platter or in a large oven-safe dish. Top with half of the cubed brisket, half of the caramelized onions, and half of the mixed cheeses. Repeat with the remaining fries, brisket, onions, and cheese.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Return the loaded fries to the oven for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
⏱️ 7 min•🌡️ 425 - 8
While the loaded fries are in the oven, prepare the cinnamon rolls according to package directions. This usually involves baking at a similar temperature for 15-20 minutes. If they come with frosting, set it aside.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375 - 9
For the whipped cream, in a medium bowl, beat cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form.
⏱️ 3 min - 10
Carefully remove the loaded fries from the oven. Drizzle generously with the creamy drizzle sauce. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
⏱️ 3 min - 11
Once cinnamon rolls are baked and slightly cooled, place each on a separate plate or in a dessert container. Top each with a generous dollop of whipped cream. Drizzle with caramel sauce and sprinkle with toasted slivered almonds.
⏱️ 5 min - 12
Serve the Loaded Brisket Fries immediately with the Caramel Almond Swirl dessert on the side.