Ingredients:
- 1 bag of frozen french fries (you can definitely make your own, but why?)
- Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay spice seasoning
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 3 tablespoons flour
- ¾ cup seafood or chicken stock
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 4 oz gruyere cheese, grated
- 4 oz fontina cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay spice seasoning
- 8 oz cooked crab meat, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh cheese curds
- Scallions or parsley, chopped, for garnish
Directions:
1. Spread the frozen fries out on a baking sheet. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and season with the Old Bay spice and a pinch of salt. Toss to coat and then bake according to the package directions.
FOR THE CHEESE SAUCE:
1. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Allow the butter to turn golden brown and nutty.
2. Add in the garlic and cook for a few seconds or until fragrant. Whisk in the flour and cook the roux for 2 minutes.
3. Slowly whisk in the stock and the milk. Stirring frequently, bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, and cook until thickened, about 3-5 minutes total.
4. Once it is thickened, whisk in the cheeses and Old Bay. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Stir in crab. Keep warm until you are ready to assemble.
TO ASSEMBLE:
1. Pile the hot fries into a baking dish (or heat-proof serving dish). Top with the sauce. Garnish with cheese curds and fresh herbs and serve immediately.
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