Disco Fries
French fries smothered in brown gravy and melted mozzarella, a late-night diner order born in New Jersey.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 30 min
- Servings
- 2
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 620 kcal
Equipment
- •Deep fryer or heavy pot
- •Saucepan
- •Oven-safe plate
Nutrition
Per serving, approximate
- Calories
- 620 kcal
- fat
- 34
- carbs
- 68
- protein
- 15
- calories
- 620
Instructions
- 1
Fry or bake the french fries according to package directions until they are fully crisp.
- 2
Warm the brown gravy in a saucepan over medium-low heat until it gently simmers.
- 3
Pile the hot fries onto an oven-safe plate.
- 4
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella generously over the fries.
- 5
Ladle the hot gravy over the fries and cheese.
- 6
Slide under the broiler for 1-2 minutes. Heat until the cheese is fully melted and bubbling.
- 7
Serve immediately with a fork.
Chef's tips
Fry the potatoes twice for maximum crispness so they hold up under the gravy. Use a thick beef-based diner-style gravy instead of a thin jarred one.
Storage
Best eaten fresh; does not store or reheat well as fries go soggy.
Reheating
Reheat under a broiler briefly if needed, though texture will suffer.
Common mistakes to avoid
- •Using thin, watery gravy that runs off and will not cling to the fries
- •Not broiling long enough to fully melt the cheese
Serving suggestions
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