Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs frozen crinkle-cut or steak fries
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 8 oz smoked turkey strips, cooked and chopped
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup pickled jalapeños, sliced
  • 1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Spread 2 lbs frozen fries in a single, uncrowded layer across two rimmed baking sheets (about 1 lb per sheet). (Note: If using fresh potatoes instead of frozen, toss them first with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp salt).
  3. Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping the fries with a spatula halfway through, until the edges are deep golden brown and the fries are firm.
  4. Immediately keep the hot fries in a single layer in the center of the pan.
  5. Sprinkle half of the 2 cups sharp cheddar and 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese over the fries, followed by 8 oz chopped smoked turkey strips and 1/2 cup sliced pickled jalapeños.
  6. Top with the remaining shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.
  7. Switch the oven to the broiler setting and place the pan on the middle rack; broil for 2–4 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and slightly browned.
  8. Remove from the oven and garnish with 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions.
  9. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup sour cream, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1/4 tsp smoked paprika to create the dipping sauce.