Animal Style Fries (In-N-Out Copycat)
A copycat of the famous crispy fries topped with melted cheese, caramelized onions and creamy "secret sauce"!
Ingredients
- 1 batch Oven Baked French Fries , click link for recipe
- 4 slices American cheese or 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- OR Cheddar cheese sauce , click link for recipe
- For the Caramelized Onions:
- 1 large yellow onion , chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- For the In-N-Out Sauce:
- 1/2 cup good mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons ketchup , click link for homemade
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish , click link for homemade
- 1 tablespoon finely minced sweet onion
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- To make the sauce, place the ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving for the best flavor. This can be made up to several days in advance.
- Follow my recipe for making the Oven Baked French Fries.
- While the fries are baking make the caramelized onions: Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat, add the onions, salt and sugar, and cook the onions until they're nicely browned.
- To serve place the French fries on a plate, top with sliced American cheese or shredded Cheddar cheese, top with caramelized onions and spoon over some sauce. Serve immediately.Note: If using shredded Cheddar, plate the fries, sprinkle the cheese over them and microwave briefly until melted, then top with onions and sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 558kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 10gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 16gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 942mgPotassium: 997mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 514IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 165mgIron: 2.3mg
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